Romeo & Juliet Act II and III

When Mercutio can't find Romeo after the Capulet party is done, what does Mercutio assume?

• He assumes that Romeo is with Juliet.

• He assumes that Romeo has killed himself.

• He assumes that Romeo still has feelings for Rosaline.

• He assumes that Romeo has gone to fight Tybalt.

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After Romeo escapes the taunting of Mercutio and others at the beginning of Act II, Romeo says, “He jests at scars that never felt a wound” he means ... 

• Mercutio is very sensitive.
• Mercutio likes to tell jokes about people getting hurt. 
• Mercutio has never felt heartbreak (probably because he's never been in love.)
• Mercutio needs a good woman in his life.

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What does “Wherefore art thou Romeo?” really mean?

• Where are you Romeo Montague?

• When will I be with Romeo, my love?

• When will I see Romeo Montague?

• Why are you Romeo, a Montague?

In Act 2, line 34, Juliet states "Deny thy father and refuse thy name,

Or if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love,

And I'll no longer be a Capulet."

• I can not be with you because you are a Montague.

• Tell your father that you refuse to marry anyone other than me, and then I will be a Montague too.

• Give up your name, or if you can't, but you do love me, I will give up my name, and we can be together.

• I won't be a Capulet anymore after I marry you, so I'm no longer your enemy.

What is the meaning of the following lines spoken by Juliet in Act 2; Scene 2? “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose/By any other word would smell as sweet.”

• Roses smell great. That is why we named them roses. The name we give something changes the object.

• No matter what we call a rose, it still smells wonderful. The name does not change the nature of the object.

• Names are like roses. Both smell or sound good and accurately describe the object they name

• Juliet has a friend named Rose who she thinks is a very sweet person; she will tell Rose about Romeo.

Reread Act 2; scene 2; line 37. Shakespeare uses Romeo's aside to reveal that

• Romeo isn't sure whether or not to ask Juliet to marry him.

• Romeo does not know if he should speak up or what to say.

• The walls are difficult to climb, and he can't speak since he's out of breath.

• It is the middle of the night, and he knows he needs to be quiet.

Reread Act 2; Scene 2; lines 38-47. What is Juliet's meaning?

• Montague is an important name in Verona.

• Romeo should give up his name and take her last name when they marry.

• Romeo's name is an accident of birth, not an essential part of who he really is.

• It is wrong for her to fall in love with a Montague.

What do Romeo and Juliet exchange?

• Insults

• Compliments

• Vows of love

• Marriage plans and rings

Why does Juliet ask Romeo not to swear by the moon?

• The moon is only a sliver that night.

• The moon changes in its phases.

• The moon is not like the sun.

• They are star crossed lovers, he should swear by the stars.

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In the balcony scene (Scene 2), what plan does Juliet make for the next day?

• She will tell her parents about her new love

• She will go to Friar Laurence to get help

• She will go to the Montagues house for a feast

• She will send someone to find out Romeo's plans.