Romeo and Juliet Quiz

Why doesn't Tybalt fight with Romeo at the party?

• Lord Capulet forbids him from attacking Romeo.

• Tybalt is much too polite to start a fight.

• Tybalt is afraid of Romeo.

• Tybalt does not know that Romeo is at the party.

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When Romeo sees Juliet on her balcony, he wishes...

• he were the moon in the sky so he could shine upon her.

• he were a rose in her garden so he could give her something beautiful and sweet-smelling.

• he were a glove on her hand so that he could touch her face.

• he were the stars in the sky so he could grant her a wish

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Select the best paraphrase of the following lines from the prologue: "Two households both alike in dignity, in fair Verona where we lay our scene."

• Two pale, blond families live in Verona, Italy, where they look out the window all the time.

• Two equal families live in beautiful Verona, Italy, where the play takes place.

• Two families are respected because they are just and kind to everyone, even people from Verona.

• Two buildings of equal size are respected for their beauty and their excellent design.

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Mercutio is best described as

• Romeo's peaceful, calm cousin

• Juliet's angry, violent cousin

• Romeo's wise and patient mentor

• Romeo's playful, loyal friend

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The Nurse is best described as

• talkative and often inappropriate

• modest and often worried

• jealous and often combative

• suspicious and often skeptical

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Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?

• They bribe him with a large amount of money.

• He hopes that their marriage will end the feud between their families.

• He is afraid that if he does not marry them they will live in sin.

• He is excited to participate in their beautiful love story.

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Select the phrase that refers to an insult, similar to giving someone the finger.

• "bite your thumb"

• "jests at scars"

• "from forth the fatal loins"

• "star-crossed"

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How many times have the Capulets and Montagues disturbed the community with their fighting?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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Who is Rosaline?

• Juliet's sister

• Juliet's Nurse

• Romeo's first crush

• Romeo's cousin

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Who is Paris?

• Juliet's cousin

• A wealthy man who wishes to marry Juliet

• Juliet's mother

• Romeo's friend and mentor

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