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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. In Act 1, Scene 3, Lady Capulet first asks the nurse to do what?
(a) Summon Capulet, then changes her mind.
(b) Leave the room, then asks her to stay.
(c) Call Juliet, then changes her mind.
(d) Stay, then asks her to leave.

2. Romeo claims his love for Juliet is different from his love for Rosaline because ________________.
(a) Rosaline loves him back, while Juliet did not.
(b) Juliet is wealthy, while Rosaline was not.
(c) Juliet loves him back, where Rosaline did not.
(d) Juliet is his enemy, while Rosaline was not.

3. Benvolio warns Mercutio that taunting Romeo will ________.
(a) Cause him to come out from hiding.
(b) Only make him hide longer.
(c) Make him cry.
(d) Anger him.

4. How long does the prologue predict the play will be?
(a) Two hours.
(b) One hour.
(c) Three hours.
(d) Four hours.

5. In Romeo's opening speech in Act 2, Scene 2, he refers to Juliet as __________.
(a) An Ethiopian princess.
(b) The goddess Diana.
(c) The sun.
(d) The moon.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Prologue, the chorus asks the audience to be what?

2. in Act 2, Scene 4, why are Benvolio and Mercutio discussing Tybalt?

3. At the beginning of the play, Montague and Lady Montague are concerned about Romeo because _________.

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

5. Benvolio suggests Romeo attend the Capulet party in order to ______________.

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