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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Prince Escalus declares that the next time the families disturb the peace, they will pay ________.
(a) With their lives.
(b) In heavy prison sentences.
(c) For all the damage done.
(d) A hefty fine.

2. In Act 1, Scene 4, Romeo describes love as ________.
(a) Too heavy.
(b) Too gentle.
(c) Too rough.
(d) Too tender.

3. In Act 2, Scene 4, what does the nurse warn Romeo against?
(a) Marrying Juliet for her money.
(b) Running into Tybalt.
(c) Falsely leading Juliet on.
(d) Losing Capulet's blessing.

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

5. Why is Romeo no longer interested in Rosaline in Act 2?
(a) He is now bitter about love.
(b) He forgot about her when Benvolio advised him to.
(c) He did not see her at the party.
(d) He is now in love with Juliet.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The Capulet servant tells Romeo and Benvolio they may attend the party if ___________________.

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

4. Who arrives to talk to Romeo in Act 2, Scene 4?

5. When the friar says Romeo's love "could read by rote, that could not spell," what is he suggesting?

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