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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. The nurse's long speech in Act 1, Scene 3 reveals she had what?
(a) A sister named Susan.
(b) A husband named Romeo.
(c) A daughter of her own named Susan.
(d) A son of her own named Jule.

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

3. Romeo's last speech during Act 1, Scene 4 reveals what?
(a) He fears he will never find his future wife if they do not get to the party soon.
(b) He fears something bad will happen as a result of the night's activities.
(c) He fears he will never earn Rosaline's love.
(d) He fears Mercutio will come to an unfortunate end.

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

5. How does the word dignity in line 1 of the prologue suggest both houses are alike?
(a) In violence.
(b) In sadness.
(c) In relation to Prince Escalus.
(d) In social standing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Juliet discover about Romeo through the nurse at the end of Act 1?

2. The prologue is supposed to ______________.

3. When will Paris will get his first chance to woo Juliet?

4. In Act 1, Prologue, the chorus asks the audience to be what?

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

(see the answer key)

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