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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2, Capulet and Paris discuss _________.
(a) The Prince's declaration about the feud.
(b) Romeo's discouragement over Rosaline.
(c) The feud between the families.
(d) The upcoming party at Capulet's house.

2. Prince Escalus declares that the next time the families disturb the peace, they will pay ________.
(a) With their lives.
(b) A hefty fine.
(c) For all the damage done.
(d) In heavy prison sentences.

3. In lines 186-196, Romeo compares love to all of the following EXCEPT what?
(a) A preserving sweet.
(b) A clenching pain in the heart.
(c) A smoke made with the fume of sighs.
(d) A sea nourished with tears.

4. When Tybalt discovers Romeo's presence at the Capulet party, he does what?
(a) Tells Capulet, who advises Tybalt to challenge Romeo.
(b) Tells Juliet, who refuses to speak to Romeo.
(c) Tells Mercution, who advises Romeo to leave.
(d) Tells Capulet, who advises Tybalt to ignore Romeo.

5. Finally, the nurse advises Juliet to ____________.
(a) Seek a husband who will stand up to her father.
(b) Seek happy nights to happy days.
(c) Seek love wherever she can find it.
(d) Seek her own husband.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. At the beginning of the play, Montague and Lady Montague are concerned about Romeo because _________.

4. Throughout their first meeting, what do Romeo and Juliet compare themselves to?

5. The nurse's attitude toward Paris could be described as what?

(see the answer key)

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