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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Capulet allows that his consent is one part of the courtship agreement, but the other part is ___________.
(a) Juliet's dowry.
(b) The Prince's permission.
(c) Juliet's consent.
(d) Lady Capulet's permission.

2. In Act 1, Scene 1, Tybalt accuses Benvolio of what?
(a) Disrespect.
(b) Treachery.
(c) Inciting violence.
(d) Cowardice.

3. In lines 11 and 12, Romeo says, "Give me a torch, I am not for this ambling./Being but heavy, I will bear the light." This is an example of what?
(a) Personification.
(b) A simile.
(c) An allegory.
(d) A pun.

4. Who do Sampson and Gregory first encounter in the city square in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Prince Escalus.
(b) Capulet and Montague.
(c) Abram and Balthasar, of the Montagues.
(d) Romeo and Juliet.

5. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1, Benvolio asks Mercutio to do what?
(a) Follow Romeo into the Capulet's orchard.
(b) Go back to the party to find Romeo.
(c) Call for Romeo.
(d) Mock Romeo to force him to come out of hiding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Capulet's initial objection to Paris courting his daughter is due to what?

2. Benvolio suggests Romeo attend the Capulet party in order to ______________.

3. The Capulet servant tells Romeo and Benvolio they may attend the party if ___________________.

4. What does the nurse say about the man who is lucky enough to marry Juliet?

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

(see the answer key)

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