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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) For all the damage done.
(b) A hefty fine.
(c) With their lives.
(d) In heavy prison sentences.

2. The friar claims he is uneasy about Paris' wedding to Juliet because _________________.
(a) It has been postponed so many times, he is sure Juliet does not return his feelings.
(b) It is being rushed, and Capulet is unsure of Paris' character.
(c) Juliet has confessed she does not love Paris.
(d) It is being rushed, and Paris is not sure of Juliet's feelings.

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

4. How does Lady Capulet respond to Juliet's plea for help regarding the impending marriage to Paris?
(a) She says Juliet should ask the nurse for help instead.
(b) She says she wants Juliet to go confess her sins.
(c) She says she will speak to Capulet.
(d) She says she is done with Juliet.

5. Mercutio asks Romeo to leave the nurse and do what?
(a) Come to meet Tybalt's challenge.
(b) Come to view other beauties.
(c) Come to the Capulet's party.
(d) Come to his father's house for dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Romeo doing at the start of Act 3, Scene 3?

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

3. In Act 2, Scene 4, what does the nurse warn Romeo against?

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

5. Juliet first believes that who is dead in Act 3, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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