Romeo and Juliet Acts 1-5

In the Prologue, the Chorus

• offers insights into the characters.

• introduces the story line.

• provides a musical interlude.

• provides comic relief.

In Act 1 Scene 1, how does Romeo feel when he thinks about Rosaline?

• sad

• enraged

• nervous

• excited

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In Act 1 Scene 2, Benvolio suggests that Romeo go to a party that Rosaline will also attend and “with unattainted eye / Compare her face with some that I shall show.” Benvolio hopes to show Romeo that

• Rosaline is the most beautiful woman in the Capulet family.

• Juliet is far more beautiful than Rosaline.

• the Montague women are more beautiful than the Capulets.

• there are many beautiful women in the world besides Rosaline.

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When Paris is asking to marry Juliet, Lord Capulet suggests that Paris

• go back to France and write letters to Juliet.

• try to win Juliet's heart.

• gaze up at the stars shining brightly in the night sky.

• join him in an attack on the Montagues.

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Which character provides comic relief in Act 1 Scene 3?

• Juliet

• Lady Capulet

• the Nurse

• the Nurse's husband

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In Act 1 Scene 4, what reason does Romeo give for wanting to avoid the Capulets' party?

• Capulet parties are always extremely boring.

• He has dreamed that something bad will happen.

• His inability to dance will cause him great embarrassment.

• He knows that the Capulets will start another fight.

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Which event during the Capulets' party in Act 1 Scene 5 takes place first?

• Romeo and Juliet kiss.

• Tybalt recognizes Romeo.

• Romeo learns Juliet's name.

• Lord Capulet talks to Romeo.

In Act 2 Scene 2, Juliet expresses the fear that her love for Romeo

• will lead to both their deaths.

• is deeper than the ocean.

• is just a passing infatuation.

• has come too quickly.

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In Act 2 Juliet tells Romeo that if he loves her, he will

• marry her.

• tell Lady Capulet to forget about Paris.

• bring her fruit from the Capulet orchard.

• set her free.

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In Act 2 Scene 3, why is Friar Lawrence concerned about Romeo's request to marry Juliet?

• Romeo's parents despise the Capulets.

• Romeo falls in love too quickly.

• He fears the wrath of the Prince.

• Romeo and Juliet are much too young.

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