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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Juliet's soliloquy in Act 2, Scene 2 suggests Romeo's name alone ___________.
(a) Does not make him a worthwhile catch.
(b) Means he must have been lying to her.
(c) Proves he is an honorable man.
(d) Does not make him her enemy.

2. When Romeo arrives in Act 2, Scene 4, he apologizes for ___________.
(a) Avoiding his friends all day.
(b) Leaving his friends at the dance so he could avoid Tybalt.
(c) Spending so much time talking to the nurse.
(d) Leaving his friends behind the previous night.

3. What will be Juliet's excuse for leaving the house to go to church that afternoon?
(a) She will say she is going to meet Paris.
(b) She will say she is going to confession.
(c) She will say she is going to meet Tybalt.
(d) She will say she is going to marry Romeo.

4. According to the Prologue of Act 2, what lends the couple power?
(a) Time.
(b) Support from friends.
(c) Love.
(d) Passion.

5. Mercutio attempts to "conjure" Romeo by in Act 2, Scene 1 by doing what?
(a) Listing Juliet's virtues.
(b) Threatening to reveal his presence to Tybalt.
(c) Teasing him about Juliet.
(d) Listing Rosaline's virtues.

6. In Act 1, Prologue, the chorus asks the audience to be what?
(a) Fair.
(b) Participatory.
(c) Patient.
(d) Quiet.

7. Where does the play take place?
(a) Verona, Italy.
(b) Florence, Italy.
(c) Rome, Italy.
(d) Naples, Italy.

8. Juliet's behavior toward her mother could be described as __________.
(a) Hostile.
(b) Obedient.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Rebellious.

9. Juliet considers herself wealthy in Act 2, Scene 6 because __________.
(a) Romeo's family is wealthy.
(b) Her father is wealthy.
(c) She will have a large inheritance.
(d) She has true love.

10. Romeo's last speech during Act 1, Scene 4 reveals what?
(a) He fears he will never find his future wife if they do not get to the party soon.
(b) He fears he will never earn Rosaline's love.
(c) He fears something bad will happen as a result of the night's activities.
(d) He fears Mercutio will come to an unfortunate end.

11. 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 still upset over Rosaline.
(c) Romeo is upset that Juliet is a Capulet.
(d) Romeo feels guilty for crashing the Capulet party.

12. In Act 2, Scene 3 Romeo confesses that he has come to see the friar because ___________.
(a) He wants to marry Rosaline today.
(b) He wants to make confession.
(c) He wants to avoid going home.
(d) He wants to marry Juliet today.

13. Who is looking for Juliet at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) The nurse.
(b) Lady Montague.
(c) Romeo.
(d) Lady Capulet.

14. In Act 1, Scene 1, Tybalt accuses Benvolio of what?
(a) Inciting violence.
(b) Cowardice.
(c) Disrespect.
(d) Treachery.

15. The Capulet servant tells Romeo and Benvolio they may attend the party if ___________________.
(a) They agree to deliver the invitations for him.
(b) They arrive early and hide from Capulet.
(c) They can sneak in without being caught.
(d) They are not of the house of Montague.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the nurse say about the man who is lucky enough to marry Juliet?

3. Romeo and Juliet are ______________.

4. Who advises Romeo to "beat love down"?

5. The prologue is supposed to ______________.

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