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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. The first action Romeo takes at the Capulet party is to do what?
(a) Ask Capulet for permission to dance with Juliet.
(b) Ask Tybalt who Juliet is.
(c) Ask a servant who Juliet is.
(d) Ask a servant where Tybalt is.

2. Benvolio warns Mercutio that taunting Romeo will ________.
(a) Make him cry.
(b) Anger him.
(c) Only make him hide longer.
(d) Cause him to come out from hiding.

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) An allegory.
(b) Personification.
(c) A pun.
(d) A simile.

4. What does the nurse say about the man who is lucky enough to marry Juliet?
(a) He will have to fight Tybalt first.
(b) He will have to gain her father's approval.
(c) He will gain her money with the marriage.
(d) He will have to compete with Paris.

5. The Prince reveals that there have already been ____________.
(a) Six battles between families.
(b) Three battles between families.
(c) Two battles between families.
(d) Four battles between families.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the end of Act 2, Scene 1, what do Benvolio and Mercutio decide to do>

3. Benvolio and Mercutio believe Romeo is hiding in Act 2, Scene 1 because __________________.

4. When Tybalt discovers Romeo's presence at the Capulet party, he does what?

5. Romeo claims he is in love as the play opens, but is unhappy because ______________.

(see the answer key)

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