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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Act 1, Scene 3, Lady Capulet has summons Juliet to discuss what?
(a) Ger permission to attend confession with the nurse.
(b) Her potential meeting with Romeo at the party.
(c) Her potential marriage to Romeo.
(d) Her potential marriage to Paris.

3. In lines 11 and 12, Romeo says, "Give me a torch, I am not for this ambling./Being but heavy, I will bear the light." This is an example of what?
(a) A simile.
(b) An allegory.
(c) Personification.
(d) A pun.

4. What "extremities" do Romeo and Juliet overcome in their love for one another?
(a) The competition between families for the Prince's favor.
(b) The violence and hatred between their families.
(c) The distance between their homes.
(d) Their social classes.

5. Romeo dares death to ________________.
(a) Claim him before Tybalt can get to him.
(b) Do what he dare if Romeo is allowed to marry Juliet.
(c) Come and take him now while he is in church.
(d) Do his worst.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is looking for Juliet at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 3?

2. In Act 1, Scene 1, Tybalt accuses Benvolio of what?

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

4. In Act 1, Scene 4, Romeo describes love as ________.

5. When will Paris will get his first chance to woo Juliet?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the play called "The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet"?

2. What is Benvolio trying to do as the fight breaks out in the square?

3. How does Capulet respond to Paris' proposal to court Juliet?

4. How does Benvolio respond to Romeo's concerns about attending the Capulet's party?

5. Why is Prince Escalus angry with the Montagues and Capulets?

6. What story does the nurse tell about Juliet in Act 1, Scene 3?

7. What is the general meaning of Mercutio's speech about Queen Mab?

8. How are Romeo and Juliet's families alike, and why might this be important?

9. Why does Capulet discourage Tybalt from confronting Romeo?

10. Why does Juliet wish Romeo had another name?

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