Romeo and Juliet Act 2

What is Friar Lawrence's motivation to agree to marry Romeo and Juliet in Act 2 Scene 3?

• He wants to gain favor with the Capulets
• He is being paid by Romeo's family to perform the marriage
• He hopes that their union will help to end the feud between their families.
• He is hoping to inherit the Montague's wealth

Tybalt sends a letter to Romeo’s home to tell him-

• about the surprise party for Juliet
• about a challenge/duel

• about the new law in Verona
• about the peaceful resolution with the Capulets

Why does Friar Lawrence scold Romeo?

• For not being romantic enough towards Juliet
• For being too cautious and not taking risks
• For being impulsive and so changeable in love

• For forgetting to buy a gift for Juliet

When the Nurse brings Juliet the message from Romeo, the Nurse intensifies the moment by —

• giving the message to Juliet’s mother instead of Juliet herself

• betraying Romeo and encouraging Juliet to marry Paris

• refusing to pass on the message until she has been properly tipped

• going on and on about her pains, thus leaving Juliet in suspense

What is Tybalt's motivation for challenging Romeo to a duel?

• He is angered by Romeo's presence at the Capulet's party and feels that Romeo is disrespecting their family.
• He wants to prove his bravery to the Capulet family
• He is in love with Juliet and wants to impress her
• He is seeking revenge for Romeo's previous actions

True/False: Mercutio does not like to joke and thinks love is the answer.

• False: He is a jokester and does not believes in love

• True: He believes love is the answer and jokes are inappropriate

1. In Act 2 of Romeo and Juliet, which of these events is the most important development?

• Romeo and Juliet's decision to get married

• Friar Lawrence's discovery of an unusual plant

• The search for Romeo by Benvolio and Mercutio

• The Nurse teasing Juliet about Romeo

What is the Prince's motivation for declaring "go away or be put to death" for the two feuding families?

• To throw a party for all the people

• To start a war Between Verona and the people

• To maintain order, discipline, and peace in Verona

• To make friends with the intruders

True/False: Benvolio is Romeo's cousin and cares about Romeo.

• True
• False

Juliet is-

• young, naive, obedient

• the daughter of Capulet and Lady Capulet

• angry at her father

• in love with Romeo