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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. At the end of Act 1, Scene 2, Romeo agrees to do what?
(a) Attend the party to anger the Capulets.
(b) Attend the party to meet Juliet.
(c) Attend the party to make his parents happy.
(d) Attend the party to admire Rosaline.

2. What does the nurse say about the man who is lucky enough to marry Juliet?
(a) He will have to gain her father's approval.
(b) He will have to compete with Paris.
(c) He will gain her money with the marriage.
(d) He will have to fight Tybalt first.

3. When will Paris will get his first chance to woo Juliet?
(a) At Friar Lawrence's cell.
(b) At the Prince's party that evening.
(c) At Capulet's party that evening.
(d) At his wedding to Juliet.

4. in Act 1, Scene, what does Juliet agrees to do?
(a) Consider marriage, but not with Paris.
(b) Consider Paris as a husband, if that is what her parents want.
(c) Discuss marriage with Paris that evening.
(d) Consider Romeo as a husband, if that is what her parents want.

5. Juliet's behavior toward her mother could be described as __________.
(a) Obedient.
(b) Hostile.
(c) Rebellious.
(d) Indifferent.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the word dignity in line 1 of the prologue suggest both houses are alike?

3. At the Capulet party, Romeo takes Juliet's hand, then offers to do what?

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

5. How long does the prologue predict the play will be?

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