Romeo and Juliet Act 4 Scene 1-3

At the beginning of Act IV, Paris goes to Friar Laurence’s cell to

• search for Romeo.

• go to confession.

• make wedding plans.

• discuss Lord Capulet.

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In Scene 1, what does Juliet’s threat to harm herself reveal about her personality?

• She is spoiled and selfish.

• She is very deliberate and careful.

• She reacts emotionally to situations.

• She often makes idle threats to get her own way.

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Friar Laurence suggests that Juliet take the potion because he

• intends to punish the Capulets for causing so much trouble.

• wants to help Romeo and Juliet be together.

• needs more time to develop a better plan.

• believes Romeo will be better off without her.

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The change in the wedding date affects Friar Laurence’s plan because

• Juliet must take even more of the potion.

• he will have to share his secret with the Nurse.

• he has another important event scheduled for that day.

• he will have less time to contact Romeo.

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In her soliloquy in Scene 3, Juliet says, “Farewell! God knows when we shall meet again. / I have a faint cold fear thrills through my veins / That almost freezes up the heat of life.” What does Shakespeare reveal in these lines?

• Juliet is afraid that the plan will not work.

• Juliet’s room is very cold.

• Juliet hopes that she will never see her parents again.

• Friar Laurence has tricked her into drinking poison.

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To ensure that she will never marry Paris, Juliet

• asks Friar Laurence to poison him.

• plans to hide in the forest until Romeo comes.

• intends to stab herself if the potion fails.

• decides to tell her parents that she is already married.

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What does Paris think is the reason that Juliet is upset when she visits Friar Laurence?

• Sorrow over Tybalt's death.

• She doesn't want to marry him.

• She misses Romeo.

• She wishes Mercutio were still alive.

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During his discussion with Paris about the wedding date in Scene 1, Friar Laurence says in an aside, “I would I knew not why it should be slowed.” What does he mean by this remark?

• He wishes he didn't know why he has to slow this thing down.

• He wishes he could know why he should marry them.

• He wants to forget about Romeo.

• He wishes to find a way to help with this situation.

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In Act 4 Scene 1, why is there dramatic irony when Paris talks to Friar Lawrence about marrying Juliet?

• The audience knows the Lord Capulet has everything under control.

• The audience knows that Friar Lawrence has already married Romeo and Juliet.

• The audience knows that Friar Lawrence plans on marrying Romeo and Juliet.

• The audience knows that Friar Lawrence would prefer to marry Juliet and Paris.

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In Act 4 Scene 1, what does Juliet threaten to do if Friar Lawrence does not help her?

• Find Romeo herself

• Stab herself

• Spread rumours about him

• Report him to the Prince

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