Romeo and Juliet

In Scene ii, why is Friar Lawrence upset when he learns that Friar John has not yet been to Mantua?

(a)  

• He is impatient with Friar John, who has failed before to deliver messages.

• He fears that Friar John may have been exposed to the plague.

• He realizes that the failure of his message to rea
• He fears that both he and Friar John may be punished by the Prince.

Answer explanation

How does “heaven,” or “fate,” punish the Capulets and the Montagues for their feud?

• The Prince becomes angry at the two families.

• Their children fall in love but lose their lives as a result of the feud.

• Their children keep secrets from them.

• Their children keep secrets from them.

What does Romeo decide to do at the start of Act 2, Scene 1?

• Return to the Capulet's house to find Rosaline.

• Go home with his friends.

• Return to the Capulet's house to find Juliet.

• Leave his friends and go home.

At the beginning of Act, Scene 1, Benvolio asks Mercutio to do what?

• Call for Romeo.

• Mock Romeo to force him to come out of hiding.

• Follow Romeo into the Capulet's orchard.

• Go back to the party to find Romeo.

Mercutio attempts to "conjure" Romeo by in Act 2, Scene 1 by doing what?

• Threatening to reveal his presence to Tybalt.

• Teasing him about Juliet.

• Listing Rosaline's virtues.

• Listing Juliet's virtues.

Benvolio warns Mercutio that taunting Romeo will --------------.

• Only make him hide longer.

• Cause him to come out from hiding.

• Anger him.

• Make him cry.

Benvolio and Mercutio believe Romeo is hiding in Act 2, Scene 1 because -----------------------------.

• He is afraid of Tybalt.

• He is still pining for Rosaline.

• He knows they will tease him about Juliet.

• He is ashamed of his behavior with Juliet.

At the end of Act 2, Scene 1, what do Benvolio and Mercutio decide to do.

• Go back to the party to find Tybalt.

• Follow Romeo to see what he is doing.

• Go home without Romeo.

• Go to Friar Lawrence's cell to ask his advice.

How does Romeo feel about Rosaline at the start of Act 1?

• He hates her

• He doesn't know her

• He loves her