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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) Give a brief overview of the story.
(b) Tell the ending of the play.
(c) Reveal the murderers.
(d) Describe the town and the time period.

2. At the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2, Capulet and Paris discuss _________.
(a) The upcoming party at Capulet's house.
(b) Romeo's discouragement over Rosaline.
(c) The Prince's declaration about the feud.
(d) The feud between the families.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lady Capulet not feel Juliet is too young to get married?

2. The girl Romeo loves "has Dian's wit," which means _______.

3. The chorus promises that anything left out of the prologue will be __________.

4. In Act 1, Scene 2, Romeo compares his thwarted love for Rosaline to ______________.

5. What irony faces Capulet's servant in Act 1, Scene 2?

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