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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 4, Scene 5, Capulet compares Juliet to what?
(a) A frost on the windows.
(b) A flower plucked too soon.
(c) A living corpse.
(d) A flower covered by an untimely frost.

2. At the end of her speech in Act 4, Scene 3, Juliet drinks to who/what?
(a) Romeo.
(b) Life.
(c) Family.
(d) Love.

3. Why does Lady Capulet doubt Benvolio's version of the events of Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Benvolio is a Capulet, and she believes he is biased.
(b) Benvolio is a well-known liar.
(c) Benvolio is a Montague, and she believes he is biased.
(d) Benvolio has a reputation as a bully and a fighter.

4. Why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt?
(a) Romeo is trying to respect Tybalt as Juliet's family since they are now married.
(b) Romeo is trying to trick Tybalt into letting his guard down.
(c) Romeo wants Tybalt to fight Mercutio instead.
(d) Romeo wants Tybalt to believe he is forgiving.

5. In Act 3, Scene 3, the friar tells Romeo that the Prince ____________.
(a) Has ordered Romeo to appear before him.
(b) Has ordered him to apologize to the Capulets.
(c) Has ordered him banished, not killed.
(d) Has ordered him to leave town with Juliet.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Juliet takes the potion, the friar will do what?

2. Capulet is in a rush in Act 4, Scene 4 because ______________.

3. Juliet calls Romeo "beautiful tyrant" and "fiend angelical," which are examples of ____________.

4. Capulet believes Juliet will cooperate with the wedding plans fully because __________________.

5. Capulet calls the servant "loggerhead," which means __________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Romeo's name "murdered" Juliet?

2. What consolation does the friar offer the Capulet family when Juliet is found dead?

3. What does Juliet plan to do if the potion does not work?

4. Why does Paris try to prevent Romeo from entering the vault?

5. Why are the preparations for Juliet's wedding to Paris so rushed?

6. What statement does Juliet make to Romeo in Act 3, Scene 5 that foreshadows both their deaths?

7. Why does Mercutio fight Tybalt instead of Romeo?

8. What is Juliet's first speech about in Act 3, Scene 2?

9. What are Capulet's final instructions for the wedding day?

10. Why does the Prince banish Romeo instead of ordering his death?

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