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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 is in love with Rosaline, of whom they do not approve.
(c) He hides in his room and has been miserable lately.
(d) He has been part of so many brawls recently.

2. 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.

3. What "extremities" do Romeo and Juliet overcome in their love for one another?
(a) Their social classes.
(b) The distance between their homes.
(c) The violence and hatred between their families.
(d) The competition between families for the Prince's favor.

4. In the play's first scene, Benvolio advises Romeo to _________.
(a) Propose to Rosaline.
(b) Leave Rosaline.
(c) Forget Rosaline.
(d) Pursue Juliet.

5. Romeo claims he does not know what name he should identify himself by because _______________.
(a) He cannot remember his name.
(b) His name is an enemy to Juliet, and therefore hateful to him.
(c) His name is an enemy to Juliet, and he is afraid to identify himself at her home.
(d) His name is hard to pronounce in Italian.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which friend of Romeo's is on Capulet's list of invited guests?

2. At the end of Act 2, Scene 1, what do Benvolio and Mercutio decide to do>

3. Who tries to discourage the battle in Act 1, Scene 1?

4. Where does the play take place?

5. Who advises Romeo to "beat love down"?

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