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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. Finally, the nurse advises Juliet to ____________.
(a) Seek happy nights to happy days.
(b) Seek her own husband.
(c) Seek a husband who will stand up to her father.
(d) Seek love wherever she can find it.

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

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

4. When the friar says Romeo's love "could read by rote, that could not spell," what is he suggesting?
(a) Romeo was simply distracting himself from his feelings for Rosaline by courting Juliet.
(b) Romeo was lying about his feelings for Rosaline.
(c) Romeo was lying about his feelings for Juliet.
(d) Romeo was simply playing the part of a lover, but not really in love.

5. The Capulet servant tells Romeo and Benvolio they may attend the party if ___________________.
(a) They agree to deliver the invitations for him.
(b) They arrive early and hide from Capulet.
(c) They are not of the house of Montague.
(d) They can sneak in without being caught.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the end of Act 2, Scene 5, the nurse finally reveals that Romeo will __________________.

3. The nurse's long speech in Act 1, Scene 3 reveals she had what?

4. Romeo and Juliet are ______________.

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

(see the answer key)

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