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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. 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 upcoming party at Capulet's house.
(d) The feud between the families.

2. The Capulet servant approaches Romeo in Act 1, Scene 2 to ask him what?
(a) If Romeo would like to attend the party.
(b) Advice about delivering the invitations.
(c) If Romeo can read.
(d) Directions to Capulet's house.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Romeo and his friends going during Act 1, Scene 4?

2. In lines 186-196, Romeo compares love to all of the following EXCEPT what?

3. In Act 1, Scene 4, Romeo describes love as ________.

4. 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?

5. What does Juliet discover about Romeo through the nurse at the end of Act 1?

(see the answer key)

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