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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 feud between the families.
(d) The upcoming party at Capulet's house.

2. Who arrives to talk to Romeo in Act 2, Scene 4?
(a) The friar.
(b) Montague.
(c) The Nurse.
(d) Tybalt.

3. The marriage of Paris and Juliet has been planned for what day?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Thursday.
(c) Tomorrow.
(d) Wednesday.

4. Who advises Romeo to "beat love down"?
(a) Balthasar.
(b) Benvolio.
(c) Mercutio.
(d) Tybalt.

5. The friar compares too-passionate love to what?
(a) Gunpowder and bullets.
(b) Swords and guns.
(c) Fire and gunpowder.
(d) Fire and water.

Short Answer Questions

1. Throughout their first meeting, what do Romeo and Juliet compare themselves to?

2. At the end of Act 1, Scene 2, Romeo agrees to do what?

3. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1, Benvolio asks Mercutio to do what?

4. Juliet claims she would do all of the following to be with Romeo EXCEPT what?

5. When the friar says Romeo's love "could read by rote, that could not spell," what is he suggesting?

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