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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. Why does Desdemona suggest that Romeo not go there?
(a) Because they have bad storms.
(b) Because the wine is very strong there.
(c) Because transvestites are not welcome there.
(d) Because it is always foggy.

2. What does Constance do with a cigarette butt she sees on the floor?
(a) Stomps on it to put it out.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Throws it over the balustrade.
(d) Smokes it.

3. In what city is Constance?
(a) London.
(b) Verona.
(c) Paris.
(d) Venice.

4. What does Juliet want first?
(a) Answers.
(b) A promise.
(c) A kiss.
(d) Money.

5. What does Desdemona want Constance to do?
(a) Return to Cyprus and get revenge against Iago.
(b) Kill Othello.
(c) Respond to Juliet's cries.
(d) Go back to her true time and stay out of everyone's business.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the two women embrace, what does Constance feel?

2. What does Juliet want for the secret of the author?

3. What does Romeo do after watching Constance dance?

4. Where does Tybalt take Constance?

5. What does Juliet assume about Constance?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Tybalt's reaction to Romeo and Juliet's fascination with Constance?

2. Why does Constance pounce on a Servant walking by?

3. Upon what deal do Juliet and Constance agree?

4. What do you think is the purpose of this very short scene?

5. What is the irony of the scene where Juliet stands beneath Constance's balcony and woos her?

6. What is Desdemona's response to Romeo revelation that he is a man? Do you think the Desdemona of Shakespeare's tragedy, Othello, would have said something like this?

7. Describe what happens when Desdemona and Juliet arrive at the crypt and stand near Constance.

8. What are Tybalt's last actions before he is no longer seen?

9. For whom is Constance searching at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 3 and why is this ironic?

10. How is Constance's return to her office with her head stuffed in a waste basket metaphorical?

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