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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Romeo's opening speech in Act 2, Scene 2, he refers to Juliet as __________.
(a) The moon.
(b) The goddess Diana.
(c) The sun.
(d) An Ethiopian princess.

2. The nurse's long speech in Act 1, Scene 3 reveals she had what?
(a) A sister named Susan.
(b) A son of her own named Jule.
(c) A daughter of her own named Susan.
(d) A husband named Romeo.

3. The prologue is supposed to ______________.
(a) Give a brief overview of the story.
(b) Reveal the murderers.
(c) Describe the town and the time period.
(d) Tell the ending of the play.

4. Friar Laurence plans to remedy the situation by doing what?
(a) Telling Juliet the truth.
(b) Leaving for Mantua to get Romeo.
(c) Giving Father John another letter to take to Romeo.
(d) Writing again to Mantua after he rescues Juliet.

5. Benvolio suggests Romeo attend the Capulet party in order to ______________.
(a) Compare Rosaline to other beauties.
(b) Apologize to Capulet.
(c) Challenge Paris' courtship of Juliet.
(d) Pick a fight with Tybalt.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the Capulet party, Romeo takes Juliet's hand, then offers to do what?

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

3. What irony faces Capulet's servant in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. Why has Friar John come to visit Friar Laurence in Act 5, Scene 2?

5. When Romeo arrives in Act 2, Scene 4, he apologizes for ___________.

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