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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 5, the nurse shares Romeo's plan to do what?
(a) Climb into Juliet's room using a rope.
(b) Bribe the guards to let him in.
(c) Marry Rosaline.
(d) Answer Tybalt's challenge.

2. 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 is in love with Rosaline, of whom they do not approve.
(c) He hides in his room and has been miserable lately.
(d) He refuses to leave the house.

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

4. The Capulet servant tells Romeo and Benvolio they may attend the party if ___________________.
(a) They can sneak in without being caught.
(b) They agree to deliver the invitations for him.
(c) They are not of the house of Montague.
(d) They arrive early and hide from Capulet.

5. Benvolio and Mercutio believe Romeo is hiding in Act 2, Scene 1 because __________________.
(a) He knows they will tease him about Juliet.
(b) He is afraid of Tybalt.
(c) He is ashamed of his behavior with Juliet.
(d) He is still pining for Rosaline.

Short Answer Questions

1. The friar will not let Romeo and Juliet stay alone together until what?

2. What irony faces Capulet's servant in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. Benvolio suggests Romeo attend the Capulet party in order to ______________.

4. After reviewing the Capulet servant's list, Benvolio discovers that _________________.

5. What ultimately ends the feud between the Capulets and Montagues?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is the friar concerned about the intensity of Romeo and Juliet's love for one another?

3. What gesture does Sampson make toward Abram?

4. Why does Benvolio attempt to convince Romeo to pursue other loves?

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

6. Why does Juliet wish Romeo had another name?

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

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

9. What is the "change" Friar Laurence claims to observe in Romeo?

10. How do Romeo and Benvolio find themselves invited to a party at the Capulet's?

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