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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the Prologue of Act 2, what lends the couple power?
(a) Passion.
(b) Time.
(c) Support from friends.
(d) Love.

2. Why is there more "peril" in Juliet's eye than in her kinsmen's swords?
(a) Because Romeo cannot fight a female.
(b) Because Juliet is deceitful and may kill him.
(c) Because the risk of loving Juliet puts him in danger.
(d) Because Juliet's love is unhealthy.

3. The nurse's dialogue reveals Juliet's age to be how old?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Fifteen.

4. Romeo and Juliet's love is described as star-crossed, which means ____________.
(a) Lost.
(b) Ill-fated.
(c) Planned by God.
(d) Famous.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does the play take place?

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

4. Benvolio and Mercutio believe Romeo is hiding in Act 2, Scene 1 because __________________.

5. What young affection does the prologue of Act 2 refer to?

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