Act II Romeo and Juliet

Which of these activities is the best example of cunning?

• telling a convincing lie

• writing a gossipy letter

• asking an insightful question

• running an efficient business

If a work of art is a counterfeit, which of the following must be true?

• It is not cheaply or carelessly done.

• 
  It is made of valuable materials.

• 
  It is not actually what it appears to be.
  

• It is imaginative but bizarre in its design.

If a friend says that she wants a confidence with you, what does she mean?

• She wants to accompany you to an appointment.

• She wants you to join a group she belongs to.

• She wants you to help her with a project.

• She wants to speak to you privately.

What is the meaning of the Latin prefix counter-?

• react

• return

• create

• against

The Latin word mandare means “to order.”

Choose the situation that most clearly illustrates the meaning of countermand.

• The general commanded his troops to hold their position.

• The public demanded an answer as to why the power went out.

• The teacher sent the disruptive student to the principal’s office.

• The county supervisors reversed the city’s decision to halt the project.

In Act II of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, which of these events is the most important development?

• Romeo and Juliet’s decision to get married

• Friar Laurence’s discovery of an unusual plant

• the search for Romeo by Benvolio and Mercutio

• the arrival of Tybalt’s letter at the Montagues’ house

In Act II of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, what role does Friar Laurence mainly serve?

• an influential relative of the Capulets

• an influential advisor to the Prince

• a brilliant but frustrated botanist

• Romeo’s spiritual advisor or mentor

What is the main reason that Friar Laurence agrees to perform the marriage of Romeo and Juliet?

• He thinks the marriage may end the feud between the Capulets and Montagues.

• He realizes they will never give up their love whether or not they get married.

• He knows that Prince Escalus would approve of the marriage.

• He prefers that Juliet marry Romeo rather than Paris.

In Act II, scene iii, how does Friar Laurence react to Romeo’s news and plans?

Choose two options.

• He is concerned that Romeo may forget Juliet as quickly as he forgot Rosaline.

• He urges Romeo to get to know Juliet better before rushing into marriage.

• He agrees to perform the marriage of Romeo to Juliet as soon as possible.

• He predicts disaster because Romeo and Juliet’s families are enemies.

Who wrote the letter that Benvolio and Mercutio discuss in Act II, scene iv?

• Friar Lawrence

• Lady Capulet

• the Nurse

• Tybalt