Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Prologue/Scene 1 Quiz

How does Romeo's situation with Rosaline compare to his situation with Juliet?

• He expressed his love for Rosaline more easily and freely than he does for Juliet.

• There are barrier to his being with either woman.

• He is hurt by both because neither will love him back, though for different reasons.

• He has a bad feeling about pursuing his love with either woman because he is already promised to another.

What do Mercutio, Benvolio, and Romeo do after the party?

• They all go out to a tavern for a drink and discuss the events of the evening.

• Benvolio and Romeo talk in secret while Mercutio goes home to bed.

• Benvolio and Mercutio look for Romeo who's snuck into Juliet's yard.

• Mercutio and Benvolio spy on Rosaline while Romeo goes home to bed to dream of Juliet.

Which best characterizes Mercutio?

• charming

• mean

• witty

• generous

Why does Romeo sneak into the Capulet's orchard after he leaves the feast?

• He needed to go see Friar Laurence.

• He left something at the house.

• He wants to see Juliet again.

• He doesn't want to talk to Mercutio.

When Mercutio cannot 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 has gone to fight Tybalt.

• He assumes that Romeo still has feelings for Rosaline.

What is the purpose of the prologue in Act 2?

• Review what has occurred and what is to come next.

• Remind us of the prologue before Act 1.

• Provide audience with an intermission.

• Give the Chorus an introduction to the play.

What does the Chorus talk about during the Prologue?

• The family feud will escalate into a violent war.

• Romeo's feelings have shifted from Rosaline to Juliet

• Tybalt will attack Romeo when he least expects it.

• Romeo and Juliet's love won't last.