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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. At the Capulet party, Romeo takes Juliet's hand, then offers to do what?
(a) Ask her to dance to excuse his forwardness.
(b) Kiss her on the lips to distract her from his touch.
(c) Ask her father for her hand in marriage.
(d) Kiss her hand to make up for his rough touch.

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

3. What ultimately ends the feud between the Capulets and Montagues?
(a) The deaths of Romeo and Juliet.
(b) A final, decisive battle.
(c) A desperate plea from Romeo and Juliet.
(d) The prince's exile of both families.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Prince reveals that there have already been ____________.

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

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

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

5. What "extremities" do Romeo and Juliet overcome in their love for one another?

(see the answer key)

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