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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Juliet waiting for at the start of Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) For Romeo to arrive.
(b) For Mercutio to arrive with news of Romeo.
(c) For the nurse to arrive with news of Romeo.
(d) For Peter to arrive with news of Romeo.

2. Capulet's initial objection to Paris courting his daughter is due to what?
(a) Juliet's disdain for marriage.
(b) Juliet's age.
(c) Paris' connection to the Montagues.
(d) Paris' social position.

3. In Romeo's opening speech in Act 2, Scene 2, he refers to Juliet as __________.
(a) The moon.
(b) The goddess Diana.
(c) An Ethiopian princess.
(d) The sun.

4. When Tybalt discovers Romeo's presence at the Capulet party, he does what?
(a) Tells Capulet, who advises Tybalt to challenge Romeo.
(b) Tells Juliet, who refuses to speak to Romeo.
(c) Tells Capulet, who advises Tybalt to ignore Romeo.
(d) Tells Mercution, who advises Romeo to leave.

5. At the end of the Act 2, Scene 2, Romeo promises to ___________.
(a) Meet Juliet at the friar's cell.
(b) Send word to Juliet about his intentions.
(c) Ask her father for her hand in marriage.
(d) Stay away from Tybalt.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 2, Romeo compares his thwarted love for Rosaline to ______________.

2. Juliet's soliloquy in Act 2, Scene 2 suggests Romeo's name alone ___________.

3. Why does Juliet refuse to go to her grieving parents?

4. Benvolio suggests Romeo attend the Capulet party in order to ______________.

5. Which friend of Romeo's is on Capulet's list of invited guests?

(see the answer key)

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