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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. Civil blood has made civil hands unclean because ____________.
(a) The families' actions have made murder an acceptable act.
(b) All of the town's civilians are killing one another.
(c) Members of both families have joined the prince's war.
(d) Members of both families have killed one another.

2. After reviewing the Capulet servant's list, Benvolio discovers that _________________.
(a) Paris will be attending the Capulet's party.
(b) Juliet will be attending the Capulet's party.
(c) Romeo will be attending the Capulet's party.
(d) Rosaline will be attending the Capulet's party.

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

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

5. Who does Montague ask for an account of the brawl in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Benvolio.
(b) Tybalt.
(c) Romeo.
(d) Prince Escalus.

Short Answer Questions

1. The nurse's dialogue reveals Juliet's age to be how old?

2. The nurse's attitude toward Paris could be described as what?

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

4. At the beginning of the play, Montague and Lady Montague are concerned about Romeo because _________.

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

(see the answer key)

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