Romeo and Juliet Act 2
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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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This quiz focuses on Act 2 of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, examining students' comprehension of plot events, character motivations, and textual analysis skills appropriate for 9th-12th grade English literature students. The questions assess understanding of key dramatic moments including the balcony scene, Friar Lawrence's role in the secret marriage, and the development of the central conflict between love and family loyalty. Students must demonstrate knowledge of character dialogue through quote identification, analyze character motivations such as Friar Lawrence's reasons for performing the marriage ceremony, and track plot developments including Romeo's shift from Rosaline to Juliet and the practical arrangements for the wedding. The quiz requires students to synthesize textual evidence, interpret Shakespearean language, and understand how individual scenes contribute to the overall dramatic structure of the play. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying Romeo and Juliet in grades 9-12. The assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a comprehension check after reading Act 2, a review tool before moving to Act 3, or formative assessment to gauge student understanding of key plot points and character development. Teachers can use this quiz for homework assignments to reinforce reading comprehension, as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before class discussions, or as preparation for more complex analytical writing tasks about the play's themes and literary devices. The mix of plot-based questions and quote identification supports both basic comprehension and close reading skills essential for success with Shakespearean drama. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards RL.9-10.1 and RL.9-10.3, which require students to cite textual evidence and analyze character development and plot progression in literature.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"My only love sprung from my only hate" is a line said by whom?
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CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Friar Lawrence is the character that
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CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happened to Romeo's love for Rosaline?
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CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
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CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens at the end of Act 2, scene 6?
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Juliet instruct Romeo to send her the next day?
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CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who said it? In one respect I'll thy assistant be;
For this alliance may so happy prove
To turn your households' rancor to pure love.
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CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
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