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

2. The girl Romeo loves "has Dian's wit," which means _______.
(a) She is much smarter than Romeo.
(b) She is a disciple of the goddess Diana, and will therefore become a nun.
(c) She is interested in marriage only if it improves her social standing.
(d) She is chaste, and therefore not interested in an affair with Romeo.

3. Where are Romeo and his friends going during Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) To the friar's cell.
(b) To the Montague's party.
(c) To the Capulet's party.
(d) To Romeo's party.

4. Which friend of Romeo's is on Capulet's list of invited guests?
(a) Mercutio.
(b) Montague.
(c) Tybalt.
(d) Benvolio.

5. Who tries to discourage the battle in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Sampson.
(b) Gregory.
(c) Benvolio.
(d) Capulet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prince Escalus declares that the next time the families disturb the peace, they will pay ________.

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

3. Capulet allows that his consent is one part of the courtship agreement, but the other part is ___________.

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

5. In the play's first scene, Benvolio advises Romeo to _________.

(see the answer key)

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