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

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

3. The first action Romeo takes at the Capulet party is to do what?
(a) Ask Tybalt who Juliet is.
(b) Ask a servant who Juliet is.
(c) Ask Capulet for permission to dance with Juliet.
(d) Ask a servant where Tybalt is.

4. Why must Romeo and Juliet must "steal" their love?
(a) They do not really know each other.
(b) They cannot reveal it to either family.
(c) They cannot reveal it legally.
(d) They have to hide their love from Rosaline.

5. The girl Romeo loves "has Dian's wit," which means _______.
(a) She is interested in marriage only if it improves her social standing.
(b) She is a disciple of the goddess Diana, and will therefore become a nun.
(c) She is chaste, and therefore not interested in an affair with Romeo.
(d) She is much smarter than Romeo.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The nurse's dialogue reveals Juliet's age to be how old?

3. What will be Juliet's excuse for leaving the house to go to church that afternoon?

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

5. The prologue is supposed to ______________.

(see the answer key)

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