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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 4, Scene 5, the friar claims that Juliet is ___________.
(a) In Heaven.
(b) In Mantua.
(c) Only sleeping.
(d) Pretending to be dead.

2. Before he can enter the tomb, Romeo encounters who?
(a) Paris.
(b) Friar Laurence.
(c) Capulet.
(d) Balthasar.

3. In Act 4, Scene 5, Capulet compares Juliet to what?
(a) A frost on the windows.
(b) A flower plucked too soon.
(c) A living corpse.
(d) A flower covered by an untimely frost.

4. In Act 4, Scnee 2, Juliet apologizes to her parents for ________________.
(a) Talking back to them.
(b) Her pride.
(c) Marrying Romeo.
(d) Her disobedience.

5. Capulet is in a rush in Act 4, Scene 4 because ______________.
(a) Paris is anxious to get things started.
(b) Paris has already arrived.
(c) Juliet will wake up soon.
(d) The friar will stop the wedding if they are caught.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lady Capulet respond to Juliet's plea for help regarding the impending marriage to Paris?

2. In Act 3, Scene 2, Juliet compares her impatience to see Romeo to what?

3. What name does Capulet call the nurse in Act 4, Scene 4?

4. Juliet first believes that who is dead in Act 3, Scene 2?

5. Why does the apothecary finally take Romeo's money?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the Friar leave Juliet alone in the vault at the end of the play?

2. What statement does Juliet make to Romeo in Act 3, Scene 5 that foreshadows both their deaths?

3. Why does Friar Laurence ask for an "iron crow" when he learns that Romeo did not get his letter?

4. 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?

5. Why does Mercutio fight Tybalt instead of Romeo?

6. Why is Capulet so happy in Act 4, Scene 4?

7. Why does Capulet plan Juliet's wedding even though she has not professed a love for Paris yet?

8. Why does the Prince banish Romeo instead of ordering his death?

9. Why does Paris try to prevent Romeo from entering the vault?

10. Why does Juliet threaten to kill herself in Act 4, Scene 1?

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