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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. Capulet allows that his consent is one part of the courtship agreement, but the other part is ___________.
(a) Juliet's consent.
(b) Lady Capulet's permission.
(c) The Prince's permission.
(d) Juliet's dowry.

2. The feud between the Capulets and Montagues has caused ______________.
(a) Bankruptcy in both families.
(b) Violence and death in both families.
(c) Social ostracization for both families.
(d) Political exile for both families.

3. The grudge between feuding families is described as _______.
(a) Ancient.
(b) Minor.
(c) Recent.
(d) Major.

4. The Prince reveals that there have already been ____________.
(a) Two battles between families.
(b) Three battles between families.
(c) Four battles between families.
(d) Six battles between families.

5. Who advises Romeo to "beat love down"?
(a) Benvolio.
(b) Mercutio.
(c) Tybalt.
(d) Balthasar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Romeo down as the men travel to the Capulet party?

2. Which friend of Romeo's is on Capulet's list of invited guests?

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

4. Who tries to discourage the battle in Act 1, Scene 1?

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

(see the answer key)

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