Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Quiz

In Act 2, what does the Prologue (introduction) do?

• It summarizes what has already happened and gives an overview of what is to come.

• It only summarizes the action from the previous act.

• It only gives an overview of what is to come.

• It introduces the Friar.

In scene 2, Romeo says, “It is my lady; O, it is my love! O that she knew she were!” Which sentence best paraphrases his meaning?

• Juliet is the one I love, and I wish she knew it.

• Juliet really wishes that she were the one I love.

• I cannot find Rosaline or Juliet.

• I wish the woman I love could see me now.

During Juliet’s soliloquy in scene 2, Romeo asks, “Shall I hear more, or shall I speak at this?” Shakespeare uses this aside to show that Romeo...

• has decided to ask Juliet to marry him.

• does not know if he should let Juliet know that he is there.

• has heard enough from Juliet.

• does not understand Juliet’s speech.

In Act 1 and Act 2, how does Juliet develop/change?

• At first, she wants to marry Paris, but in the end, she is excited to marry Romeo.

• She goes from a happy child to a depressed teenager.

• She changes from a rebellious teenager to a responsible adult.

• At first, she does not like the idea of marriage, but she changes her mind because she loves Romeo.

Which lines from scene 2 best support her change in Question 4? ( How does Juliet develop/change?)

• “O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou, Romeo? Deny thy father and refuse thy name!” (33-34).

• “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet” (43-44).

• “My ears have yet not drunk a hundred words of that tongues utterance, yet I know the sound” (58-59).

• “If that thy bent of love be honorable, thy purpose marriage, send me word tomorrow” (143-144).

In scene 3, why is Friar Laurence concerned about Romeo’s request to marry Juliet?

• Romeo’s parents do not like the Capulets.

• Romeo falls in love too fast.

• He fears the anger of the Prince.

• Romeo and Juliet are too young.

In scene 4, how does the Nurse provide comic relief/comedy?

• She messes up her words.

• She is offended after Mercutio is disrespectful.

• She refuses to accept the money that Romeo offers for her service.

• She tells Romeo that Juliet does not want to marry Paris.

In Scene 5, why does the nurse wait to tell Juliet about Romeo’s plans?

• She is teasing Juliet so Juliet has to wait for an answer.

• She wants Juliet to suffer.

• In the confusion, she briefly forgets about the plan.

• Paris would make a much better husband for Juliet.

What theme (author’s message) is developed in Act 2?

• True love always has a happy ending.

• A person’s first love will always have a special place in his or her heart.

• God is the center of any good marriage.

• Very strong love may end as fast as it begins.

Which lines from scene 6 best support your answer from Question 9? (What theme (author’s message) is developed in Act 2?)

• “These violent delights have violent ends and in their triumph die, like fire and powder, which, as they kiss, consume” (9-11).

• So smile the heavens upon this holy act that after-hours with sorrow chide us not! (1-2).

• Ah, Juliet, if the measure of thy joy be heaped like mine, and that thy skill be more to blazen it, then sweeten with thy breath this neighbor air” (24-27).

• “Come, come with me, and we shall make short work” (35).