Act 2 RJ Review

In Act II of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, which of these events is the most important development?

• Romeo and Juliet's decision to get married

• Friar Lawrence's discovery of an unusual plant

• the search for Romeo by Benvolio and Mercutio

• the arrival of Tybalt's letter at the Montagues' house

In Act II of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, what role does Friar Lawrence mainly serve?

• an influential relative of the Capulets

• an influential advisor to the Prince

• a brilliant but frustrated botanist

• Romeo's spiritual advisor

In The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act II, what is the main reason that Friar Lawrence agrees to perform the marriage of Romeo and Juliet?

• He thinks the marriage may end the feud between the Capulets and Montagues.

• He realizes they will never give up their love whether or not they get married.

• He knows that Prince Escalus would approve of the marriage.

• He prefers that Juliet marry Romeo rather than Paris.

In The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act II, Scene iii, how does Friar Lawrence react to Romeo’s news and plans? Choose two options.

• He is concerned that Romeo may forget Juliet as quickly as he forgot Rosaline.

• He urges Romeo to get to know Juliet better before rushing into marriage.

• He agrees to perform the marriage of Romeo to Juliet as soon as possible.

• He is disappointed to learn that Romeo will not join the order of friars.

• He predicts disaster because Romeo and Juliet's families are enemies.

Who wrote the letter that Benvolio and Mercutio discuss in Act II, Scene iv of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?

• Friar Lawrence

• Lady Capulet

• the Nurse

• Tybalt