Act 1 Scenes 2&3 Retake

Is Juliet an only child?

• Yes

• No, her siblings died during childhood of unknown causes

• No, her brother died of tuberculosis two years ago

• No, she has an older brother

What is Count Paris' response to Lord Capulet's claim that Juliet needs 2 more years before she can get married?

• He says he understands and will wait

• He says that girls even younger than Juliet happily mothers

• He says that she's more mature than other girls her age

• He argues that Lady Capulet was the same age as Juliet when Lord Capulet married her

What does Benvolio say will cure Romeo's pain?

• A new infection (love) will cure the old poison (love)

• Taking the time to heal and let himself grieve will be the best cure

• Getting out his anger through fighting the Capulets will cure his heartache

• Hanging out with his friends and ignoring the pain will be the best cure

Who is on the guest list for the Capulet party? Select all that apply

• Rosaline

• Mercutio

• Benvolio

• Romeo

How does Romeo describe Rosaline in Act 1 Scene 2?

• "The all-seeing sun ne'er saw her match since first the world began"

• "She doth teaches the torches to burn bright! It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night"

• "Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight! For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night."

• "Two of the fairest stars in all the heaven, having some business, do entreat her eyes to twinkle in their spheres till they return"

What new information do we learn about Rosaline in Scene 2?

• She is already married

• She let for the convent three months ago

• She's a Capulet ally

• She tore up Romeo's letters

Where is Susan in Act 1 Scene 3?

• At Nurse's home

• At her own home--she's married to a farmhand

• She's dead

• Who's Susan?

In the story Nurse tells in Act 1 Scene 3, what does her husband say to young Juliet?

• "Thou wilt fall backward when thou hast more wit"

• "Thy grave tis be thine wedding bed"

• "Riddling confession finds but riddling shrift"

• "Nay, good goose, bite not!"

Nurse says that women...

• grow by men

• become prettier when married

• become more interesting when married

• glow when in love

At the end of Act 1 Scene 3, does Juliet want to get married?

• No, she's dreading it :(

• Yes, she can't wait!

• It's not her main priority, but she's fine with it