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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of the play, Montague and Lady Montague are concerned about Romeo because _________.
(a) He has been part of so many brawls recently.
(b) He is in love with Rosaline, of whom they do not approve.
(c) He refuses to leave the house.
(d) He hides in his room and has been miserable lately.

2. Romeo dares death to ________________.
(a) Come and take him now while he is in church.
(b) Do what he dare if Romeo is allowed to marry Juliet.
(c) Claim him before Tybalt can get to him.
(d) Do his worst.

3. The prologue is supposed to ______________.
(a) Describe the town and the time period.
(b) Give a brief overview of the story.
(c) Tell the ending of the play.
(d) Reveal the murderers.

4. Romeo and Juliet's love is described as star-crossed, which means ____________.
(a) Ill-fated.
(b) Planned by God.
(c) Lost.
(d) Famous.

5. Benvolio and Mercutio believe Romeo is hiding in Act 2, Scene 1 because __________________.
(a) He is ashamed of his behavior with Juliet.
(b) He knows they will tease him about Juliet.
(c) He is afraid of Tybalt.
(d) He is still pining for Rosaline.

Short Answer Questions

1. Benvolio warns Mercutio that taunting Romeo will ________.

2. The grudge between feuding families is described as _______.

3. Juliet considers herself wealthy in Act 2, Scene 6 because __________.

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

5. Juliet will not speak badly about Romeo even after he kills Tybalt because _________________.

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