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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Montague ask for an account of the brawl in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Romeo.
(b) Prince Escalus.
(c) Benvolio.
(d) Tybalt.

2. Benvolio and Mercutio believe Romeo is hiding in Act 2, Scene 1 because __________________.
(a) He is afraid of Tybalt.
(b) He is ashamed of his behavior with Juliet.
(c) He knows they will tease him about Juliet.
(d) He is still pining for Rosaline.

3. In lines 11 and 12, Romeo says, "Give me a torch, I am not for this ambling./Being but heavy, I will bear the light." This is an example of what?
(a) A simile.
(b) Personification.
(c) A pun.
(d) An allegory.

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

5. Mercutio attempts to "conjure" Romeo by in Act 2, Scene 1 by doing what?
(a) Teasing him about Juliet.
(b) Listing Juliet's virtues.
(c) Listing Rosaline's virtues.
(d) Threatening to reveal his presence to Tybalt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tries to discourage the battle in Act 1, Scene 1?

2. In Act 1, Scene 1, Tybalt accuses Benvolio of what?

3. The first action Romeo takes at the Capulet party is to do what?

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

5. Romeo alludes to Cupid because ____________.

(see the answer key)

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