Romeo and Juliet Acts 1-3 Test: ELA

In the Prologue, what does the chorus say will happen to the two lovers?

• They will marry.
• They will die.
• They will be forced apart.
• They will live happily ever after.

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What is Romeo's major reason for going to the Capulet's party?

• His friends pressure him to go

• Rosaline will be there

• He wants to fight Tybalt

• He has to spy on the Capulets for his father

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In Act 1, Scene 2 we learn that Juliet is how old?

• Not quite 14 (13)

• 14

• Almost 15

• We are not exactly, sure but we estimate her to be around 16 years old.

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Which is the best description of Tybalt's personality?

• Wise and well-meaning

• Aggressive

• Thoughtful

• Love-sick

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At the beginning of the play, Romeo is in love with:

• Juliet

• Rosaline

• Anne Hathaway

• Benvolio

What does Prince Escalus say will happen to anyone who disturbs the peace?

• he will be banished

• he will be executed

• he will be arrested

• he will be sold into slavery

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Who does Lady Capulet encourage her daughter Juliet to love?

• Benvolio

• Mercutio

• Paris

• Romeo

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Which character seemed sad and isolated the beginning of the play?

• Mercutio

• Juliet

• Paris

• Romeo

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What is the purpose of Mercutio's Queen Mab speech?

• Mercutio wants Romeo to consider the possibilities of moving on past Rosaline.

• Romeo has had a dream, and Mercutio wants to give Romeo encouragement about the power of dreaming

• Mercutio believes in the power of fairies and the supernatural.

• Mercutio wants Romeo to understand that dreams are not reality, and therefore gives a ridiculous story about dreams.

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Why does Capulet refuse to let Tybalt confront Romeo at the masquerade?

• He doesn't want Tybalt to break the peace and anger Prince Escalus.

• He has a plan to get revenge on Romeo at a later time.

• He wants to let Romeo and Juliet meet.

• He is upset at Tybalt, and wants to punish him by saying no to his request for confrontation.

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