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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. At the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2, Capulet and Paris discuss _________.
(a) The Prince's declaration about the feud.
(b) Romeo's discouragement over Rosaline.
(c) The upcoming party at Capulet's house.
(d) The feud between the families.

2. When Romeo arrives in Act 2, Scene 4, he apologizes for ___________.
(a) Avoiding his friends all day.
(b) Spending so much time talking to the nurse.
(c) Leaving his friends at the dance so he could avoid Tybalt.
(d) Leaving his friends behind the previous night.

3. Why is there more "peril" in Juliet's eye than in her kinsmen's swords?
(a) Because Juliet is deceitful and may kill him.
(b) Because the risk of loving Juliet puts him in danger.
(c) Because Romeo cannot fight a female.
(d) Because Juliet's love is unhealthy.

4. Mercutio asks Romeo to leave the nurse and do what?
(a) Come to the Capulet's party.
(b) Come to view other beauties.
(c) Come to meet Tybalt's challenge.
(d) Come to his father's house for dinner.

5. In Act 2, Scene 5, the nurse says that Juliet's choice in Romeo is ___________.
(a) Too hasty.
(b) Wise beyond her years.
(c) Simple or foolish.
(d) Upsetting to her parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What "extremities" do Romeo and Juliet overcome in their love for one another?

2. At the Capulet party, Romeo takes Juliet's hand, then offers to do what?

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

4. In Act 1, Scene 1, Tybalt accuses Benvolio of what?

5. Romeo arranges to send a man to the nurse with _______________.

(see the answer key)

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