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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. What will be Juliet's excuse for leaving the house to go to church that afternoon?
2. Who arrives to talk to Romeo in Act 2, Scene 4?
3. Romeo claims he is in love as the play opens, but is unhappy because ______________.
4. What does Juliet discover about Romeo through the nurse at the end of Act 1?
5. The prologue of Act 2 reveals that despite difficulty, __________________.
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the cause of the current feud between the two families, according to the Act 1 prologue?
2. Why does Benvolio attempt to convince Romeo to pursue other loves?
3. How do Romeo and Benvolio find themselves invited to a party at the Capulet's?
4. How does Capulet respond to Paris' proposal to court Juliet?
5. How do Romeo and Juliet describe their feelings for each other in Act 2, Scene 6?
6. How does Benvolio respond to Romeo's concerns about attending the Capulet's party?
7. How does the nurse respond to Lady Capulet's questions about marriage?
8. Benvolio suggests Romeo would be angry if he heard Mercutio talking about Rosaline, but how does the audience know this is not true?
9. Why is the play called "The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet"?
10. What is the "change" Friar Laurence claims to observe in Romeo?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In an essay, compare Romeo and Juliet to another couple in literature, either tragic or otherwise. What makes Romeo and Juliet extraordinary or typical as a romantic couple in literature? Use evidence from the text to support your argument.
Essay Topic 2
The nurse in Romeo and Juliet first serves as a protector and confidante for Juliet. Later, she loses Juliet's trust. Consider her actions toward Romeo and Juliet, and write an essay in which you argue that the nurse either lets Juliet down, and is therefore to blame for events that transpire in the play, or that she is simply acting according to her character as we have seen throughout the play.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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