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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. Why was Friar John prevented from delivering Romeo's letter?
(a) He was afraid to visit a town with an infectious pestilence.
(b) He was quarantined due to an infectious illness in the town.
(c) He did not trust Romeo with the letter.
(d) He was told Romeo was ill and could not have visitors.

2. Why does the apothecary finally take Romeo's money?
(a) He wants revenge.
(b) He wants to kill Romeo.
(c) He is corrupt.
(d) He is poor.

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

4. In Act 3, Scene 2, Juliet compares her impatience to see Romeo to what?
(a) A starry night.
(b) A child who has a new mansion.
(c) A child who has new robes but cannot wear them yet.
(d) A sober-suited matron.

5. Prince Escalus declares that the next time the families disturb the peace, they will pay ________.
(a) A hefty fine.
(b) In heavy prison sentences.
(c) With their lives.
(d) For all the damage done.

Short Answer Questions

1. The nurse tells Capulet to go to bed so that ______________.

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

3. Ironically, in Act 5, Scene 1, Romeo's dreams have hinted at _____________.

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

5. In Act 2, Scene 3 Romeo confesses that he has come to see the friar because ___________.

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