The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act II

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 Lawrence’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 Lawrence mainly serve?

• an influential relative of the Capulets

• an influential advisor to the Prince

• a brilliant but frustrated botanist

• Romeo’s spiritual advisor

In The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act II, what is the main reason that Friar Lawrence 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 The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act II, Scene iii, how does Friar Lawrence react to Romeo’s news and plans? Choose two options.

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

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

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

• d. He is disappointed to learn that Romeo will not join the order of friars.

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

Who wrote the letter that Benvolio and Mercutio discuss in Act II, Scene iv, of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?

• Friar Lawrence

• Lady Capulet

• the Nurse

• Tybalt

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? Base your answer on the meaning of counterfeit.

• It is made of valuable materials.

• It is not cheaply or carelessly done.

• 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? Base your answer on the meaning of confidence as it appears in The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act II.

• 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.

In this speech by Romeo in Act II of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, to whom or what does the last word, she, refer? But soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the East, and Juliet is the sun! Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon, Who is already sick and pale with grief That thou her maid art far more fair than she.

• Juliet’s maid

• the moon

• the sun

• Juliet

What point does Juliet make when she speaks these lines in Act II, Scene ii, of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet? What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.

• She wishes that Romeo would change his name.

• She loves Romeo even though he is a Montague.

• She thinks that Romeo has a sweet-sounding name.

• The growing love she feels for Romeo is like a blooming rose.