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

2. Why must Romeo and Juliet must "steal" their love?

3. Romeo claims he is in love as the play opens, but is unhappy because ______________.

4. Which friend of Romeo's is on Capulet's list of invited guests?

5. When the nurse finally arrives at Juliet's room in Act 2, Scene 5, she claims ___________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Capulet respond to Paris' proposal to court Juliet?

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

3. How does Benvolio respond to Romeo's concerns about attending the Capulet's party?

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

5. What freedom does Capulet seem to be offering Juliet in her choices for marriage?

6. How is Romeo's love for Juliet different from his love for Rosaline, according to the Act 2 prologue?

7. Why does Capulet discourage Tybalt from confronting Romeo?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the contrasting motifs of light and dark, or blindness and sight in Romeo and Juliet. Write an essay in which you explore the symbolic meanings of any two contrasting motifs in the play, discussing its contribution to the play's theme or themes.

Essay Topic 2

Friar Laurence's role is integral to the events of Romeo and Juliet. Considering his actions, write an essay in which you determine which of Friar Laurence's actions cause the greatest effect on the outcome of the play.

Essay Topic 3

Characters mature and change over the course of Romeo and Juliet. Choose any character and write an essay in which you track the character's development, noting the change between their initial behavior and any changes you observe over the course of the play.

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