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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Prince Escalus declares that the next time the families disturb the peace, they will pay ________.
(a) With their lives.
(b) A hefty fine.
(c) In heavy prison sentences.
(d) For all the damage done.

2. Benvolio suggests Romeo attend the Capulet party in order to ______________.
(a) Apologize to Capulet.
(b) Pick a fight with Tybalt.
(c) Compare Rosaline to other beauties.
(d) Challenge Paris' courtship of Juliet.

3. Why is there more "peril" in Juliet's eye than in her kinsmen's swords?
(a) Because Romeo cannot fight a female.
(b) Because the risk of loving Juliet puts him in danger.
(c) Because Juliet's love is unhealthy.
(d) Because Juliet is deceitful and may kill him.

4. What does Romeo decide to do at the start of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Return to the Capulet's house to find Juliet.
(b) Return to the Capulet's house to find Rosaline.
(c) Leave his friends and go home.
(d) Go home with his friends.

5. In Act 4, Scene 3, Juliet asks the nurse to leave her alone _______________.
(a) So she can let Romeo in.
(b) So she can escape to the friar's cell.
(c) So she can take the poison on her own.
(d) So she can think about her upcoming wedding.

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. At the end of Act 3, Scene 3, Romeo leaves the friar to do what?

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

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

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

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