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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In lines 186-196, Romeo compares love to all of the following EXCEPT what?
(a) A clenching pain in the heart.
(b) A smoke made with the fume of sighs.
(c) A sea nourished with tears.
(d) A preserving sweet.

3. In Act 1, Scene 3, Lady Capulet has summons Juliet to discuss what?
(a) Her potential meeting with Romeo at the party.
(b) Ger permission to attend confession with the nurse.
(c) Her potential marriage to Romeo.
(d) Her potential marriage to Paris.

4. When will Paris will get his first chance to woo Juliet?
(a) At Capulet's party that evening.
(b) At the Prince's party that evening.
(c) At his wedding to Juliet.
(d) At Friar Lawrence's cell.

5. How long does the prologue predict the play will be?
(a) Two hours.
(b) Four hours.
(c) One hour.
(d) Three hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 1, Tybalt accuses Benvolio of what?

2. How does the word dignity in line 1 of the prologue suggest both houses are alike?

3. Who is looking for Juliet at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 3?

4. Finally, the nurse advises Juliet to ____________.

5. The Capulet servant tells Romeo and Benvolio they may attend the party if ___________________.

(see the answer key)

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