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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 girl Romeo loves "has Dian's wit," which means _______.
(a) She is chaste, and therefore not interested in an affair with Romeo.
(b) She is much smarter than Romeo.
(c) She is a disciple of the goddess Diana, and will therefore become a nun.
(d) She is interested in marriage only if it improves her social standing.

2. The nurse's statement, "Women grow by men," alludes to what?
(a) Pregnancy.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Responsibilty.
(d) Social status.

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

4. Prince Escalus declares that the next time the families disturb the peace, they will pay ________.
(a) In heavy prison sentences.
(b) A hefty fine.
(c) With their lives.
(d) For all the damage done.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Juliet's behavior toward her mother could be described as __________.

2. In lines 11 and 12, Romeo says, "Give me a torch, I am not for this ambling./Being but heavy, I will bear the light." This is an example of what?

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

4. The prologue is supposed to ______________.

5. In Act 1, Scene 1, Tybalt accuses Benvolio of what?

(see the answer key)

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