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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. What "extremities" do Romeo and Juliet overcome in their love for one another?
(a) Their social classes.
(b) The distance between their homes.
(c) The violence and hatred between their families.
(d) The competition between families for the Prince's favor.

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

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

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

5. What advice does the friar give Romeo about love at the start of Act 2, Scene 6?
(a) Love passionately.
(b) Love violently.
(c) Love calmly.
(d) Love moderately.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Juliet considers herself wealthy in Act 2, Scene 6 because __________.

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

5. Capulet is so thrilled with Juliet's behavior in Act 4, Scene 2 that he __________________.

(see the answer key)

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