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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. The prologue is supposed to ______________.
(a) Reveal the murderers.
(b) Tell the ending of the play.
(c) Describe the town and the time period.
(d) Give a brief overview of the story.

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

3. Lady Capulet compares Paris to what?
(a) A beautiful horse.
(b) A fish.
(c) A beautiful book.
(d) A violent storm.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. in Act 1, Scene, what does Juliet agrees to do?

2. Romeo and Juliet's love is described as star-crossed, which means ____________.

3. Romeo alludes to Cupid because ____________.

4. Finally, the nurse advises Juliet to ____________.

5. At the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2, Capulet and Paris discuss _________.

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