Romeo and Juliet Act II Review

At the beginning of Scene 1, Mercutio and Benvolio are looking for Romeo. What do we know happened at the party that they don’t?

• Romeo threatened to fight Tybalt.

• Juliet danced with Paris.

• The Capulets declared their hatred for the Montagues.

• Romeo fell in love with Juliet.

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Why does Romeo go back to the Capulet home immediately after the party ends?

• Romeo's heart is with Juliet, and he can't bear to be away from her.

• Romeo forgot his wallet.

• Tybalt has challenged Romeo.

• Romeo left his friends behind and needs to meet up with them.

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Using the analogy about roses to make her point, what does Juliet want Romeo to do?

• Juliet wants Romeo to have a different name.

• Juliet wants to run away and get married to Romeo.

• Juliet wants to change her name.

• Juliet complains that her parents just don't understand her.

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What’s Juliet’s reaction when Romeo reveals himself?

• Juliet is shocked and then embarrassed.

• Juliet is nervous.

• Juliet knew Romeo was there the whole time.

• Juliet is depressed.

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

• The moon is constantly changing, and Juliet doesn't want Romeo's love for her to change.

• The moon is really far away, and Juliet doesn't want Romeo to leave her.

• The moon is too big, and Juliet doesn't want to feel overwhelmed by her love to Romeo.

• The moon is full of craters, and Juliet doesn't want her love for Romeo to have holes in it.

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What arrangement do Juliet and Romeo make before he leaves?

• They arrange for Romeo to send her a message as to where and when they'll get married.

• They arrange for Friar John to marry them.

• They arrange for the Nurse to keep their love a secret.

• They swear their love to each other for eternity.

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Why is Friar Laurence so shocked by Romeo’s request to marry Juliet?

• He is shocked because the last time he talked to Romeo, he loved Rosaline.

• He is shocked because Juliet is a Capulet.

• He is shocked because the families won't approve the marriage.

• He is shocked that Romeo and Juliet want to get married without their parents' approval.

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Why does Friar Laurence eventually agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?

• He thinks the marriage will help end the feud between the families.

• He is a romantic.

• He wants them to live happily ever after.

• He is angry at Lord Capulet and agrees to marry the couple to get revenge against Capulet.

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Why are Mercutio and Benvolio particularly worried about Romeo’s safety the day after the Capulet party?

• Tybalt has challenged Romeo to a duel.

• Paris has challenged Romeo to a duel.

• Cupid shot Romeo with his arrow.

• The Capulets will hunt Romeo down if they find out he loves Juliet.

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What arrangement do Romeo and the Nurse make?

• The Nurse will tell Juliet to meet Romeo and Friar Laurence's cell that afternoon to get married.

• They agree to keep the relationship with Juliet a secret.

• They decide to report Mercutio's inappropriate behavior to the Prince.

• The Nurse will play a joke on Juliet.

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