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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. Which friend of Romeo's is on Capulet's list of invited guests?
(a) Montague.
(b) Mercutio.
(c) Tybalt.
(d) Benvolio.

2. At the end of the Act 2, Scene 2, Romeo promises to ___________.
(a) Send word to Juliet about his intentions.
(b) Stay away from Tybalt.
(c) Ask her father for her hand in marriage.
(d) Meet Juliet at the friar's cell.

3. At the end of Act 1, Scene 2, Romeo agrees to do what?
(a) Attend the party to anger the Capulets.
(b) Attend the party to admire Rosaline.
(c) Attend the party to meet Juliet.
(d) Attend the party to make his parents happy.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Prince Escalus declares that the next time the families disturb the peace, they will pay ________.

2. Why is Romeo down as the men travel to the Capulet party?

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

4. Romeo and Juliet's love is described as star-crossed, which means ____________.

5. The nurse's attitude toward Paris could be described as what?

(see the answer key)

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