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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. Why must Romeo and Juliet must "steal" their love?
(a) They cannot reveal it legally.
(b) They have to hide their love from Rosaline.
(c) They do not really know each other.
(d) They cannot reveal it to either family.

2. In Act 4, Scene 2, Capulet hopes the friar was able to do what?
(a) Influence Juliet to become a nun.
(b) Give Juliet a potion to help her sleep.
(c) Warn Juliet that she will be disowned by her parents.
(d) Influence Juliet to marry Paris.

3. The prologue of Act 2 reveals that despite difficulty, __________________.
(a) The lovers will still have a chance to meet and be together.
(b) The lovers will learn to love each other.
(c) The lovers will overcome their families and be happy.
(d) The lovers will still have a chance to tell their families about their love.

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

5. The friar compares too-passionate love to what?
(a) Swords and guns.
(b) Gunpowder and bullets.
(c) Fire and water.
(d) Fire and gunpowder.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. in Act 2, Scene 6, the friar prays that the heavens will do what?

3. The friar will not let Romeo and Juliet stay alone together until what?

4. Juliet claims she met Paris at the friar's cell and ____________.

5. Romeo dares death to ________________.

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