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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is looking for Juliet at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Romeo.
(b) Lady Capulet.
(c) The nurse.
(d) Lady Montague.

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

4. Capulet's initial objection to Paris courting his daughter is due to what?
(a) Juliet's age.
(b) Juliet's disdain for marriage.
(c) Paris' social position.
(d) Paris' connection to the Montagues.

5. Romeo and Juliet's love is described as star-crossed, which means ____________.
(a) Planned by God.
(b) Famous.
(c) Ill-fated.
(d) Lost.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 3, Lady Capulet first asks the nurse to do what?

2. Romeo's last speech during Act 1, Scene 4 reveals what?

3. Where does the play take place?

4. Prince Escalus declares that the next time the families disturb the peace, they will pay ________.

5. What ultimately ends the feud between the Capulets and Montagues?

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