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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. Who do Sampson and Gregory first encounter in the city square in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Abram and Balthasar, of the Montagues.
(b) Prince Escalus.
(c) Romeo and Juliet.
(d) Capulet and Montague.

2. Where does the play take place?
(a) Naples, Italy.
(b) Rome, Italy.
(c) Florence, Italy.
(d) Verona, Italy.

3. Romeo claims he is in love as the play opens, but is unhappy because ______________.
(a) He is already engaged to Juliet.
(b) The girl he loves does not love him.
(c) He has no intention of getting married.
(d) His parents oppose the match.

4. In Act 1, Scene 1, Tybalt accuses Benvolio of what?
(a) Treachery.
(b) Inciting violence.
(c) Cowardice.
(d) Disrespect.

5. The Capulet servant tells Romeo and Benvolio they may attend the party if ___________________.
(a) They are not of the house of Montague.
(b) They can sneak in without being caught.
(c) They arrive early and hide from Capulet.
(d) They agree to deliver the invitations for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Romeo no longer interested in Rosaline in Act 2?

2. How long does the prologue predict the play will be?

3. In lines 186-196, Romeo compares love to all of the following EXCEPT what?

4. What irony faces Capulet's servant in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. The prologue of Act 2 reveals that despite difficulty, __________________.

(see the answer key)

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