R&J: Act 2 Scene 3-6 + Act 3 Scene 1

Which one of Romeo's 'close friends' knows about his love for Juliet?

• Friar Laurence

• Benvolio

• Mercutio

• Friar John

Where is Romeo when the messenger comes to find him?

• With the Friar in the Friar's Cell

• At his home, the Montague estate

• With his friends in the town square

• Hiding in the Capulet Orchard

What is a "tackled stair" ?

• a poisonous herb

• a rope ladder

• a confession, usually made to a priest

• a gated doorway or entrance

Juliet insists that Romeo pronounce his love faithfully, rather than swear by the....

• stars in the sky

• love in his heart

• brightness of the rising sun

• inconstant moon

Why does the Friar agree to marry Romeo and Juliet in secret?

• Because he loves Romeo and knows this is what Romeo wants

• Because he hopes Juliet will help Romeo forget about Rosaline

• Because he loves marriage ceremonies and romantic stuff

• Because he hopes it will join the families and end the feud

What excuse does Juliet use in order to get out of the house for the wedding?

• She's going to the market for flowers

• She is going to make shrift

• She and the nurse are taking a walk

• She wishes to visit Romeo in the town square

Which character says the line "A plague on both your houses! They have made worms' meat of me."

• Mercutio

• Romeo

• Benvolio

• Prince Escalus

Which of the following characters die in Act 3 Scene 1? (Multiple right answers!)

• Romeo

• Mercutio

• Juliet

• Tybalt

• Benvolio

Romeo refuses to accept Tybalt's challenge and fight him because...

• He didn't bring his sword

• He is afraid and cowardly

• He is now related to Tybalt by marriage

• He knows that it is against the law

Prince Escalus decrees that Romeo...

• Is banished from Verona forever

• Will be sentenced to death tomorrow

• Must fight to the death with a chosen gladiator

• Will not be held responsible for his actions