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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. Throughout their first meeting, what do Romeo and Juliet compare themselves to?
(a) Priests.
(b) Quakers.
(c) Pilgrims.
(d) Lovers.

2. Romeo alludes to Cupid because ____________.
(a) Cupid is the god of war.
(b) Cupid is the god of love.
(c) Cupid is the god of beauty.
(d) Cupid is the god of heartbreak.

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

4. Romeo claims he is in love as the play opens, but is unhappy because ______________.
(a) His parents oppose the match.
(b) He has no intention of getting married.
(c) The girl he loves does not love him.
(d) He is already engaged to Juliet.

5. In Act 1, Scene 4, Romeo describes love as ________.
(a) Too heavy.
(b) Too tender.
(c) Too gentle.
(d) Too rough.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the nurse say about the man who is lucky enough to marry Juliet?

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

3. Mercutio attempts to "conjure" Romeo by in Act 2, Scene 1 by doing what?

4. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1, Benvolio asks Mercutio to do what?

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

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