2. Why must Romeo and Juliet must "steal" their love?
(a) They cannot reveal it legally.
(b) They do not really know each other.
(c) They have to hide their love from Rosaline.
(d) They cannot reveal it to either family.

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

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

5. Lady Capulet compares Paris to what?
(a) A violent storm.
(b) A beautiful horse.
(c) A fish.
(d) A beautiful book.

6. in Act 2, Scene 6, the friar prays that the heavens will do what?
(a) Smile upon Romeo and Juliet's marriage.
(b) Conceal the marriage from Juliet's parents.
(c) Prevent the marriage if it is not meant to be.
(d) Prepare Romeo and Juliet for hardship.

7. in Act 2, Scene 4, why are Benvolio and Mercutio discussing Tybalt?
(a) Tybalt has challenged Benvolio.
(b) Tybalt has challenged Mercutio.
(c) Tybalt has challenged Paris.
(d) Tybalt has challenged Romeo.

8. Capulet's initial objection to Paris courting his daughter is due to what?
(a) Juliet's disdain for marriage.
(b) Paris' connection to the Montagues.
(c) Paris' social position.
(d) Juliet's age.

9. When Tybalt discovers Romeo's presence at the Capulet party, he does what?
(a) Tells Mercution, who advises Romeo to leave.
(b) Tells Juliet, who refuses to speak to Romeo.
(c) Tells Capulet, who advises Tybalt to challenge Romeo.
(d) Tells Capulet, who advises Tybalt to ignore Romeo.

10. At the Capulet party, Romeo takes Juliet's hand, then offers to do what?
(a) Ask her to dance to excuse his forwardness.
(b) Kiss her hand to make up for his rough touch.
(c) Kiss her on the lips to distract her from his touch.
(d) Ask her father for her hand in marriage.

11. The nurse's long speech in Act 1, Scene 3 reveals she had what?
(a) A son of her own named Jule.
(b) A sister named Susan.
(c) A husband named Romeo.
(d) A daughter of her own named Susan.

12. In Act 2, Scene 4, what does the nurse warn Romeo against?
(a) Falsely leading Juliet on.
(b) Losing Capulet's blessing.
(c) Running into Tybalt.
(d) Marrying Juliet for her money.

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

14. In Act 1, Scene 3, Lady Capulet first asks the nurse to do what?
(a) Stay, then asks her to leave.
(b) Summon Capulet, then changes her mind.
(c) Call Juliet, then changes her mind.
(d) Leave the room, then asks her to stay.

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