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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The nurse's long speech in Act 1, Scene 3 reveals she had what?

2. Mercutio attempts to "conjure" Romeo by in Act 2, Scene 1 by doing what?

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

4. Capulet allows that his consent is one part of the courtship agreement, but the other part is ___________.

5. What will be Juliet's excuse for leaving the house to go to church that afternoon?

Short Essay Questions

1. What "satisfaction" does Romeo ask Juliet for?

2. How does the nurse respond to Lady Capulet's questions about marriage?

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

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

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

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

7. What gesture does Sampson make toward Abram?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the saying, "Those have most power to hurt us, that we love." After reviewing the many kinds of love in Romeo and Juliet, write an essay in which you defend, refute, or qualify the preceding statement using any relationship from the play to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Consider Benvolio's role as peacemaker in the play. Write an essay in which you argue for Benvolio's effectiveness as a character. Consider whether or not he is effective as peacemaker, and what purpose he might serve in the play.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the language Shakespeare uses in the scene when Romeo and Juliet meet, the balcony scene, and their death scene. Write an essay in which you compare and/or contrast the images or symbols the characters use in each of these scenes.

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