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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 do Sampson and Gregory first encounter in the city square in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Romeo and Juliet.
(b) Abram and Balthasar, of the Montagues.
(c) Capulet and Montague.
(d) Prince Escalus.

2. What does Juliet discover about Romeo through the nurse at the end of Act 1?
(a) He is already involved with Rosaline.
(b) He is a Montague, and therefore an enemy to her.
(c) He wishes to marry her the next day.
(d) He was only at the party to anger Tybalt.

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

4. In Act 1, Scene 1, Tybalt accuses Benvolio of what?
(a) Treachery.
(b) Disrespect.
(c) Inciting violence.
(d) Cowardice.

5. In the play's first scene, Benvolio advises Romeo to _________.
(a) Propose to Rosaline.
(b) Leave Rosaline.
(c) Forget Rosaline.
(d) Pursue Juliet.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. At the beginning of the play, Montague and Lady Montague are concerned about Romeo because _________.

4. Who advises Romeo to "beat love down"?

5. What irony faces Capulet's servant in Act 1, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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