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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The nurse's dialogue reveals Juliet's age to be how old?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Thirteen.

2. Why does Romeo visit the apothecary in Act 5, Scene 1?
(a) He wants to buy poison to kill Paris.
(b) He wants to buy poison so he can kill himself and be with Juliet.
(c) He wants to buy a potion to wake Juliet.
(d) He wants to buy a potion to fake his own death.

3. How does Juliet react to the nurse's suggestion that she marry Paris?
(a) Juliet believes the nurse is kindly offering her wisdom.
(b) Juliet believes she should trust her old friend.
(c) Juliet believes the nurse has lost her mind.
(d) Juliet believes she can no longer trust the nurse.

4. The nurse's statement, "Women grow by men," alludes to what?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Pregnancy.
(c) Responsibilty.
(d) Social status.

5. Romeo claims he is in love as the play opens, but is unhappy because ______________.
(a) He is already engaged to Juliet.
(b) His parents oppose the match.
(c) He has no intention of getting married.
(d) The girl he loves does not love him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Friar Laurence advises the Capulets to do what in Act 4, Scene 5?

2. After Act 4, Scene 2, Juliet asks the nurse to do what?

3. Who does Montague ask for an account of the brawl in Act 1, Scene 1?

4. What name does Capulet call the nurse in Act 4, Scene 4?

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

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