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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 4, Scene 3, Juliet asks the nurse to leave her alone _______________.
(a) So she can take the poison on her own.
(b) So she can let Romeo in.
(c) So she can think about her upcoming wedding.
(d) So she can escape to the friar's cell.

2. The friar claims he is uneasy about Paris' wedding to Juliet because _________________.
(a) Juliet has confessed she does not love Paris.
(b) It has been postponed so many times, he is sure Juliet does not return his feelings.
(c) It is being rushed, and Paris is not sure of Juliet's feelings.
(d) It is being rushed, and Capulet is unsure of Paris' character.

3. Juliet threatens to do what in Act 4, Scene 1?
(a) Kill herself.
(b) Tell her parents the truth.
(c) Run away tonight.
(d) Kill Paris.

4. In Act 4, Scene 2, Capulet hopes the friar was able to do what?
(a) Influence Juliet to become a nun.
(b) Give Juliet a potion to help her sleep.
(c) Influence Juliet to marry Paris.
(d) Warn Juliet that she will be disowned by her parents.

5. Who gave the letter to Romeo explaining about Juliet?
(a) Balthasar delivered the letter.
(b) Friar Laurence delivered the letter.
(c) No one was able to deliver the letter.
(d) Benvolio delivered the letter.

6. In Act 3, Scene 4, Capulet tells Lady Capulet to do what?
(a) Prepare Juliet for the wedding tonight.
(b) Invite six guests to the wedding.
(c) Prepare Juliet for Tybalt's funeral.
(d) Have the nurse prepare Juliet for the wedding.

7. What name does Capulet call the nurse in Act 4, Scene 4?
(a) Angelina.
(b) Angel.
(c) Alicia.
(d) Angelica.

8. Who discovers that Juliet appears to be dead?
(a) The nurse.
(b) Paris.
(c) Capulet.
(d) Lady Capulet.

9. Before he can enter the tomb, Romeo encounters who?
(a) Capulet.
(b) Balthasar.
(c) Friar Laurence.
(d) Paris.

10. Capulet believes Juliet will cooperate with the wedding plans fully because __________________.
(a) He knows she secretly loves Parie.
(b) She has always been obedient to him.
(c) She has always planned to marry Paris.
(d) She has always wanted a big wedding.

11. The nurse tells Capulet to go to bed so that ______________.
(a) He will not be so angry in the morning.
(b) He will not be sick for the wedding day.
(c) He will get out of everyone's way.
(d) He will not find out what Juliet is up to.

12. What finally causes Romeo to fight?
(a) Tybalt's taunts.
(b) Mercutio's condemnation of the families.
(c) Romeo's pride.
(d) Mercutio's death and Tybalt's triumph.

13. At the end of Act 3, Scene 3, Romeo leaves the friar to do what?
(a) Go visit Juliet.
(b) Go bury Mercutio.
(c) Go see the Prince.
(d) Go see his father.

14. Why do the musicians refuse to play at the end of Act 4, Scene 5?
(a) Because Capulet has asked them not to.
(b) Because they do not know the music Peter asks them for.
(c) Because Juliet is dead and the familiy is mourning.
(d) Because they have not been paid.

15. What news does Balthasar give Romeo at the beginning of Act 5?
(a) Juliet has left Verona.
(b) Juliet has faked her death.
(c) Juliet has married Paris.
(d) Juliet is dead.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mercutio says the two houses have made "worm's meat" of him because ___________________.

2. Juliet claims she met Paris at the friar's cell and ____________.

3. When Romeo sees Juliet in Act 5, Scene 3, he is struck by _______________.

4. What does Juliet say to her mother and the nurse instead of "goodnight"?

5. Why has Friar John come to visit Friar Laurence in Act 5, Scene 2?

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