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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 beginning of the play, Montague and Lady Montague are concerned about Romeo because _________.
(a) He refuses to leave the house.
(b) He hides in his room and has been miserable lately.
(c) He has been part of so many brawls recently.
(d) He is in love with Rosaline, of whom they do not approve.

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

3. The prologue of Act 2 reveals that despite difficulty, __________________.
(a) The lovers will overcome their families and be happy.
(b) The lovers will learn to love each other.
(c) The lovers will still have a chance to tell their families about their love.
(d) The lovers will still have a chance to meet and be together.

4. Throughout their first meeting, what do Romeo and Juliet compare themselves to?
(a) Lovers.
(b) Priests.
(c) Pilgrims.
(d) Quakers.

5. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1, Benvolio asks Mercutio to do what?
(a) Go back to the party to find Romeo.
(b) Call for Romeo.
(c) Follow Romeo into the Capulet's orchard.
(d) Mock Romeo to force him to come out of hiding.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2, Capulet and Paris discuss _________.

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

3. The feud between the Capulets and Montagues has caused ______________.

4. Romeo alludes to Cupid because ____________.

5. Why is there more "peril" in Juliet's eye than in her kinsmen's swords?

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