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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 prologue is supposed to ______________.

2. The first action Romeo takes at the Capulet party is to do what?

3. Mercutio asks Romeo to leave the nurse and do what?

4. In the play's first scene, Benvolio advises Romeo to _________.

5. The prologue of Act 2 reveals that despite difficulty, __________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How do Romeo and Juliet describe their feelings for each other in Act 2, Scene 6?

4. What story does the nurse tell about Juliet in Act 1, Scene 3?

5. Why does Capulet discourage Tybalt from confronting Romeo?

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

7. What is the difference between Lady Capulet's behavior toward Juliet and the nurse's behavior?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Considering common character archetypes--villain, hero, fool, sidekick, etc.--choose any character from the play and write an essay in which you explore their role as an archetype. Use evidence from the text to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Consider Juliet's soliloquy in Act II, Scene 2, in which she asks the question, "What's in a name?" Write an essay in which you defend, refute, or qualify Juliet's idea that a name cannot define a person, using evidence from the text to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the figures available as guides for Romeo and Juliet, such as the nurse, the friar, Capulet, Montague, and the prince. Write an essay in which you identify any character as the most reliable and responsible guide for Romeo and Juliet. Be sure to use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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