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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. At the Capulet party, Romeo takes Juliet's hand, then offers to do what?
(a) Ask her father for her hand in marriage.
(b) Kiss her on the lips to distract her from his touch.
(c) Ask her to dance to excuse his forwardness.
(d) Kiss her hand to make up for his rough touch.

2. Juliet first believes that who is dead in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Mercutio.
(b) Romeo.
(c) Tybalt.
(d) Paris.

3. The Capulet servant tells Romeo and Benvolio they may attend the party if ___________________.
(a) They are not of the house of Montague.
(b) They can sneak in without being caught.
(c) They arrive early and hide from Capulet.
(d) They agree to deliver the invitations for him.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is there more "peril" in Juliet's eye than in her kinsmen's swords?

2. When will Paris will get his first chance to woo Juliet?

3. Why does Juliet tells Romeo not to swear his love by the moon?

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

5. Throughout their first meeting, what do Romeo and Juliet compare themselves to?

(see the answer key)

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