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

2. Why is Romeo no longer interested in Rosaline in Act 2?
(a) He is now in love with Juliet.
(b) He is now bitter about love.
(c) He forgot about her when Benvolio advised him to.
(d) He did not see her at the party.

3. Why does the friar tell Romeo his "tears are womanish"?
(a) Romeo is only crying because his heart is broken.
(b) Romeo is overwrought with grief and refuses to be comforted.
(c) Romeo cries like a girl.
(d) Romeo is grieving because Juliet will not see him again.

4. The feud between the Capulets and Montagues has caused ______________.
(a) Social ostracization for both families.
(b) Political exile for both families.
(c) Violence and death in both families.
(d) Bankruptcy in both families.

5. After Act 4, Scene 2, Juliet asks the nurse to do what?
(a) Help her take the potion and hide the evidence.
(b) Help her choose what she will wear to the wedding.
(c) Leave her alone to make her own decisions.
(d) Pretend to go along with the wedding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Benvolio and Mercutio believe Romeo is hiding in Act 2, Scene 1 because __________________.

2. Juliet claims the nightingale is still singing because ________________.

3. The marriage of Paris and Juliet has been planned for what day?

4. The Prince reveals that there have already been ____________.

5. Who is looking for Juliet at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 3?

(see the answer key)

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