Romeo and Juliet Act 2-3 Quiz

What does Romeo first compare Juliet to in Act II, Scene 2?

• A rose

• The sun

• The moon

• The trees

Friar Lawrence is introduced at the beginning of Act II, Scene 3. What is his hobby?

• Gardening herbs and flowers

• Praying in his cell

• Reading books

• Collecting bibles

How will Juliet sneak away to Friar Lawrence's cell?

• By wearing a mask

• By pretending to go to confession

• By having Nurse create a diversion

• By leaving the house in the middle of the night

Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?

• He recognizes they are in love.

• It has been a while since he has officiated a wedding

• He is hopeful their marriage might end the feud.

• Juliet's parents desperately want to see her married.

In Act II, Scene 2 Juliet says, "O, swear not by the moon, th' _____ moon, that monthly changes in her circle orb..."

• glowing

• dull

• magnificent

• inconstant

What did Tybalt do to escalate the feud and attempt his revenge on Romeo?

• He hooked up with Rosaline to make Romeo jealous.

• He said rude, disrespectful things about the entire Montague family.

• He sent a letter to Romeo asking him to meet for a sword fighting duel.

• He lied to the Prince and said Romeo caused a scene at the Capulet party.

Explain why Romeo is initially reluctant to fight Tybalt in Act III, Scene 1.

When bringing news to Juliet, Nurse calls out "He's dead, he's dead, he's dead!" This is an example of...

• monologue

• aside

• double entendre

• dramatic irony

After he is wounded in Act III, Mercutio says, ¨A plague a both your houses/They have made worms´ meat of me."

Which of the these statements is the best paraphrase of Mercutio´s words?

• Curse both the Capulets and the Montagues. Their feud has killed me.

• I am too weak to enter any of the houses. Tybalt and his friends have killed me.

• My wounds are like a plague spreading in people's houses. They will kill me.

• The feud between the two families is like a plague whose germs are like fat worms.

This character told the Prince exactly what happened.

• Mercuito

• Romeo

• Benvolio

• Peter