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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. In Act 4, Scene 5, Capulet compares Juliet to what?
2. Juliet claims she would do all of the following to be with Romeo EXCEPT what?
3. What does Juliet say to her mother and the nurse instead of "goodnight"?
4. What does Lady Capulet plan to speak to Juliet about in the morning?
5. When Romeo hears the news about Juliet, he plans to do what?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Act 3, Scene 4, Lady Capulet says she will "know Juliet's mind" early the next day. What does this suggest about Juliet's role in the marriage?
2. Why does Romeo believe he can get the apothecary to sell him poison, though it is illegal?
3. How do Juliet's verbalized fears in Act 4, Scene 3 foreshadow upcoming events?
4. Why does Friar Laurence ask for an "iron crow" when he learns that Romeo did not get his letter?
5. Why is Juliet so upset that Romeo is banished?
6. What does Juliet plan to do if the potion does not work?
7. What is ironic about Capulet's statement that the city is "bound" to the Friar?
8. What statement does Juliet make to Romeo in Act 3, Scene 5 that foreshadows both their deaths?
9. What are Capulet's final instructions for the wedding day?
10. Why does Mercutio fight Tybalt instead of Romeo?
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
Romeo and Juliet are often idealized as the ultimate romantic young couple. After reading the play, write an essay in which you defend, refute, or qualify the notion that Romeo and Juliet are the ultimate teenage couple. Be sure to use evidence from the text to support your claim.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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