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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. When will Paris will get his first chance to woo Juliet?
(a) At Friar Lawrence's cell.
(b) At Capulet's party that evening.
(c) At his wedding to Juliet.
(d) At the Prince's party that evening.

2. What irony faces Capulet's servant in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He cannot speak, but has been instructed to invite guests to the party.
(b) He cannot read the list of invited guests, and asks a Montague's help.
(c) He cannot read the list of invited guests, and therefore invites no one.
(d) He cannot understand Italian, and does not get Capulet's instructions.

3. Why does Juliet tells Romeo not to swear his love by the moon?
(a) She thinks comparisons to the moon are corny.
(b) The moon is symbolically evil.
(c) She cannot see the moon on cloudy nights.
(d) The moon is constantly changing.

4. At the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2, Capulet and Paris discuss _________.
(a) The upcoming party at Capulet's house.
(b) Romeo's discouragement over Rosaline.
(c) The feud between the families.
(d) The Prince's declaration about the feud.

5. Why is there more "peril" in Juliet's eye than in her kinsmen's swords?
(a) Because the risk of loving Juliet puts him in danger.
(b) Because Juliet's love is unhealthy.
(c) Because Juliet is deceitful and may kill him.
(d) Because Romeo cannot fight a female.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Juliet asks the nurse to give Romeo in Act 3, Scene 2?

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

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

4. In Romeo's opening speech in Act 2, Scene 2, he refers to Juliet as __________.

5. When the nurse finally arrives at Juliet's room in Act 2, Scene 5, she claims ___________.

(see the answer key)

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