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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Act 4, Scene 2, Capulet plans to do what?
(a) Visit Paris and tell him the wedding is off.
(b) Stay up and plan for the wedding the next day.
(c) Stay up to watch over Juliet.
(d) Visit the friar to thank him for helping Juliet.

2. Capulet is so thrilled with Juliet's behavior in Act 4, Scene 2 that he __________________.
(a) Tells Paris he can see Juliet that same evening.
(b) Postpones the wedding as Juliet asked.
(c) Moves the wedding up to the following day.
(d) Invites the friar to the wedding.

3. After Act 4, Scene 2, Juliet asks the nurse to do what?
(a) Leave her alone to make her own decisions.
(b) Pretend to go along with the wedding.
(c) Help her choose what she will wear to the wedding.
(d) Help her take the potion and hide the evidence.

4. What young affection does the prologue of Act 2 refer to?
(a) Mercutio's new interest in Rosaline.
(b) Romeo and Juliet's new love for each other.
(c) Romeo's renewed interested in Rosaline.
(d) Tybalt's new admiration for Romeo.

5. Why is Romeo no longer interested in Rosaline in Act 2?
(a) He did not see her at the party.
(b) He is now bitter about love.
(c) He is now in love with Juliet.
(d) He forgot about her when Benvolio advised him to.

Short Answer Questions

1. The friar compares too-passionate love to what?

2. What "extremities" do Romeo and Juliet overcome in their love for one another?

3. Why must Romeo and Juliet must "steal" their love?

4. The prologue of Act 2 reveals that despite difficulty, __________________.

5. In Act 4, Scene 2, Capulet hopes the friar was able to do what?

(see the answer key)

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