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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. Capulet is in a rush in Act 4, Scene 4 because ______________.
2. What does Juliet asks the nurse to give Romeo in Act 3, Scene 2?
3. At the beginning of Act 4, Scene 4, Lady Capulet and the nurse are _____________.
4. Why was Friar John prevented from delivering Romeo's letter?
5. Juliet will not speak badly about Romeo even after he kills Tybalt because _________________.
Short Essay Questions
1. In Act 4, Scene 2, what language reveals Capulet's anger toward his daughter before she apologizes to him?
2. What consolation does the friar offer the Capulet family when Juliet is found dead?
3. How do Juliet's verbalized fears in Act 4, Scene 3 foreshadow upcoming events?
4. Why does the Friar leave Juliet alone in the vault at the end of the play?
5. Why does Capulet plan Juliet's wedding even though she has not professed a love for Paris yet?
6. What does Juliet plan to do if the potion does not work?
7. 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?
8. What statement does Juliet make to Romeo in Act 3, Scene 5 that foreshadows both their deaths?
9. In what way has Romeo sold the apothecary "poison"?
10. Why does the Prince banish Romeo instead of ordering his death?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is set in Verona, Italy. Consider this setting as the background for the events of the play, and write an essay in which you argue for or against Verona, Italy, as a catalyst for events of the play. Be sure to use evidence from the text to support your argument.
Essay Topic 2
Consider the female characters in Romeo and Juliet, and their roles in the events of the play. Write an essay in which you discuss any female character's significance to the events of the text.
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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