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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. How long does the prologue predict the play will be?
(a) Two hours.
(b) Four hours.
(c) Three hours.
(d) One hour.

2. The nurse's attitude toward Paris could be described as what?
(a) Resentful.
(b) Admiring.
(c) Fearful.
(d) Obsessive.

3. What young affection does the prologue of Act 2 refer to?
(a) Romeo and Juliet's new love for each other.
(b) Romeo's renewed interested in Rosaline.
(c) Tybalt's new admiration for Romeo.
(d) Mercutio's new interest in Rosaline.

4. Who advises Romeo to "beat love down"?
(a) Benvolio.
(b) Balthasar.
(c) Tybalt.
(d) Mercutio.

5. After reviewing the Capulet servant's list, Benvolio discovers that _________________.
(a) Paris will be attending the Capulet's party.
(b) Rosaline will be attending the Capulet's party.
(c) Juliet will be attending the Capulet's party.
(d) Romeo will be attending the Capulet's party.

Short Answer Questions

1. Capulet's initial objection to Paris courting his daughter is due to what?

2. The Capulet servant approaches Romeo in Act 1, Scene 2 to ask him what?

3. Finally, the nurse advises Juliet to ____________.

4. Who do Sampson and Gregory first encounter in the city square in Act 1, Scene 1?

5. Why is Romeo down as the men travel to the Capulet party?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does the nurse prolong Juliet's anxiety in Act 2, Scene 5?

3. How, in Act 2, scene 3, does the friar promise to assist Romeo?

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

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

6. What, according to the Act 1 prologue, will comprise the traffic of the stage?

7. Benvolio suggests Romeo would be angry if he heard Mercutio talking about Rosaline, but how does the audience know this is not true?

8. What are Sampson and Gregory saying about the Montagues as they approach the city square?

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

10. Why does Capulet discourage Tybalt from confronting Romeo?

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