Balcony Scene

Where does this scene take place? (What is the setting- Hint: look on pg. 26)

• Outside of the party
• On Juliet's balcony
• In Romeo's backyard
• On the streets of Verona

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What does Romeo compare Juliet to when he sees her? (pg. 26)

• The sun
• The moon
• A rose
• The night sky

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Why doesn't Juliet want Romeo to swear by the moon? (pg. 29)

• The moon is dark, depressing, and cold
• The moon is always changing and inconsistent
• She would rather that he swear by something brighter, like the sun
• She thinks that Romeo is lying about his love for her

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Which of these sentences properly uses the word "renounce?"

• The nurse renounced her love for Juliet when she helped her at the party.
• Romeo renounced his love for Juliet when he agreed to marry her.
• Romeo and Juliet are both ready to renounce their last names in order to be together.
• None of these.

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How does Juliet react when she realizes that Romeo overheard her talking about him?

• She is upset and angry
• She is embarrassed and blushing 
• She is indifferent and uncaring
• She is shocked and disgusted

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Which of these lines BEST shows that Juliet is hesitant to promise her love to Romeo? (pg. 29)

• "Don't swear by the moon. The moon is always changing."
• "It's too crazy. We haven't done enough thinking. It's too sudden."
• "Our love, which right now is like a flower bud in the summer air, may turn out to be a beautiful flower by the next time we meet."
• "What satisfaction could you possibly have tonight?"

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Who first proposes/suggests that Romeo and Juliet get married?

• Romeo
• Juliet
• The Nurse
• Tybalt

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What is Romeo and Juliet's plan for getting married?

• Romeo and Juliet will run away together that night, and get married the next day.
• Romeo and Juliet will meet at the city church the next afternoon.
• Romeo will send Benvolio to get Juliet the next morning.
• Juliet will send a messenger for Romeo the next morning.

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Juliet acts standoffish towards Romeo during the balcony scene.

• True
• False

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