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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Romeo claims he is in love as the play opens, but is unhappy because ______________.
(a) His parents oppose the match.
(b) The girl he loves does not love him.
(c) He is already engaged to Juliet.
(d) He has no intention of getting married.

2. At the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2, Capulet and Paris discuss _________.
(a) The feud between the families.
(b) The upcoming party at Capulet's house.
(c) Romeo's discouragement over Rosaline.
(d) The Prince's declaration about the feud.

3. After reviewing the Capulet servant's list, Benvolio discovers that _________________.
(a) Juliet will be attending the Capulet's party.
(b) Romeo will be attending the Capulet's party.
(c) Rosaline will be attending the Capulet's party.
(d) Paris will be attending the Capulet's party.

4. Who does Montague ask for an account of the brawl in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Benvolio.
(b) Tybalt.
(c) Romeo.
(d) Prince Escalus.

5. According to the Prologue of Act 2, what lends the couple power?
(a) Passion.
(b) Time.
(c) Support from friends.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. Finally, the nurse advises Juliet to ____________.

2. At the beginning of the play, Montague and Lady Montague are concerned about Romeo because _________.

3. In Act 2, Scene 3 Romeo confesses that he has come to see the friar because ___________.

4. Romeo and Juliet are ______________.

5. At the end of the Act 2, Scene 2, Romeo promises to ___________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What limitations do Romeo and Juliet face as lovers?

2. How does Lady Capulet appear to feel about Paris as a prospective groom for her daughter?

3. What is the "change" Friar Laurence claims to observe in Romeo?

4. Why is Juliet so impatient for the nurse's return in Act 2, Scene 5?

5. What is the general meaning of Mercutio's speech about Queen Mab?

6. Why are Benvolio and Mercutio teasing Romeo in Act 2, Scene 1?

7. What are Sampson and Gregory saying about the Montagues as they approach the city square?

8. Why is the play called "The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet"?

9. Why is the friar concerned about the intensity of Romeo and Juliet's love for one another?

10. Why does Juliet wish Romeo had another name?

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