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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. Romeo claims his love for Juliet is different from his love for Rosaline because ________________.
(a) Juliet is his enemy, while Rosaline was not.
(b) Juliet is wealthy, while Rosaline was not.
(c) Juliet loves him back, where Rosaline did not.
(d) Rosaline loves him back, while Juliet did not.

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

3. In the play's first scene, Benvolio advises Romeo to _________.
(a) Forget Rosaline.
(b) Propose to Rosaline.
(c) Pursue Juliet.
(d) Leave Rosaline.

4. The prologue is supposed to ______________.
(a) Reveal the murderers.
(b) Give a brief overview of the story.
(c) Describe the town and the time period.
(d) Tell the ending of the play.

5. Mercutio asks Romeo to leave the nurse and do what?
(a) Come to his father's house for dinner.
(b) Come to view other beauties.
(c) Come to meet Tybalt's challenge.
(d) Come to the Capulet's party.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prince Escalus declares that the next time the families disturb the peace, they will pay ________.

2. At the end of the Act 2, Scene 2, Romeo promises to ___________.

3. Romeo arranges to send a man to the nurse with _______________.

4. Juliet's soliloquy in Act 2, Scene 2 suggests Romeo's name alone ___________.

5. Where does the play take place?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Romeo ask Mercutio's pardon in Act 2, Scene 4?

2. What is the difference between Lady Capulet's behavior toward Juliet and the nurse's behavior?

3. How do Romeo and Juliet describe their feelings for each other in Act 2, Scene 6?

4. Why does Juliet wish Romeo had another name?

5. What gesture does Sampson make toward Abram?

6. Why are Benvolio and Mercutio teasing Romeo in Act 2, Scene 1?

7. Why is Mercutio discussing Tybalt's character in Act 2, Scene 4?

8. What limitations do Romeo and Juliet face as lovers?

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

10. What is the cause of the current feud between the two families, according to the Act 1 prologue?

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