Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Vocabulary and Questions

What does the word "Envious" mean as used in the context of "Romeo and Juliet" Act 2?

• To be powerful and expressive

• To be unbeatable

• To be jealous of

• To talk foolishly

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which term describes someone who is "powerfully expressive"?

• Blithering

• Eloquent

• Invincible

• Moderation

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

What is the meaning of "Invincible" as listed in the vocabulary for Act 2?

• Unable to be beaten

• Talking foolishly

• Being extremely moderate

• Being jealous

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What does "Moderation" refer to according to the vocabulary section?

• The quality of being extreme

• The quality of being medium, not in the extreme

• The quality of being powerfully expressive

• The quality of being unbeatable

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Choose the correct meaning of "Blithering"

• Being jealous

• Being unbeatable

• Talking foolishly

• Being moderately expressive

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Why does Romeo sneak into the garden under Juliet's balcony?

• To declare his love

• To challenge Paris

• To escape from his friends

• To overhear the conversation

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What warning does Juliet give to Romeo?

• That she is not easy

• That her family is dangerous

• That Paris is a better match for her

• That she will betray him

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Romeo ask the friar to do in "Romeo and Juliet"?

• To leave Verona with him

• To send a message to Juliet

• To marry him and Juliet

• To help him fight Tybalt

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Why might the friar hesitate to take the action Romeo requests?

• He does not believe in love

• He is afraid of the consequences

• He does not like Romeo

• He is unaware of who Juliet is

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Who is responsible for secretly delivering messages between Romeo and Juliet?

• Mercutio

• Benvolio

• The Nurse

• Tybalt

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10