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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. Why is Romeo down as the men travel to the Capulet party?
(a) Romeo is angry that his friends are teasing him.
(b) Romeo is upset that Juliet is a Capulet.
(c) Romeo is still upset over Rosaline.
(d) Romeo feels guilty for crashing the Capulet party.

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

3. Who do Sampson and Gregory first encounter in the city square in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Prince Escalus.
(b) Capulet and Montague.
(c) Romeo and Juliet.
(d) Abram and Balthasar, of the Montagues.

4. The friar will not let Romeo and Juliet stay alone together until what?
(a) They are married.
(b) They make confession.
(c) They promise him to behave.
(d) They talk to their parents.

5. How long does the prologue predict the play will be?
(a) Four hours.
(b) Three hours.
(c) Two hours.
(d) One hour.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is there more "peril" in Juliet's eye than in her kinsmen's swords?

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

3. Capulet believes Juliet will cooperate with the wedding plans fully because __________________.

4. The nurse's dialogue reveals Juliet's age to be how old?

5. Lady Capulet compares Paris to what?

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