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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. What does the nurse say about the man who is lucky enough to marry Juliet?
(a) He will have to gain her father's approval.
(b) He will have to compete with Paris.
(c) He will gain her money with the marriage.
(d) He will have to fight Tybalt first.

2. Lady Capulet compares Paris to what?
(a) A beautiful horse.
(b) A violent storm.
(c) A fish.
(d) A beautiful book.

3. Romeo's last speech during Act 1, Scene 4 reveals what?
(a) He fears he will never find his future wife if they do not get to the party soon.
(b) He fears he will never earn Rosaline's love.
(c) He fears Mercutio will come to an unfortunate end.
(d) He fears something bad will happen as a result of the night's activities.

4. Capulet's initial objection to Paris courting his daughter is due to what?
(a) Paris' connection to the Montagues.
(b) Juliet's age.
(c) Juliet's disdain for marriage.
(d) Paris' social position.

5. Who tries to discourage the battle in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Capulet.
(b) Gregory.
(c) Benvolio.
(d) Sampson.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 3, Lady Capulet has summons Juliet to discuss what?

2. In lines 186-196, Romeo compares love to all of the following EXCEPT what?

3. In Act 2, Scene 5, the nurse says that Juliet's choice in Romeo is ___________.

4. Finally, the nurse advises Juliet to ____________.

5. In the play's first scene, Benvolio advises Romeo to _________.

(see the answer key)

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