Romeo & Juliet Act 2 Quiz

Why does Friar Laurence ultimately agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?

• He believes their love is pure

• Juliet threatens to run away

• Romeo convinces him with a bribe

• He hopes it will end the feud between their families

What is Friar Laurence’s initial reaction to Romeo’s request to marry Juliet?

• He warns Romeo about the dangers of marriage.

• He suggests they wait before deciding.

• He agrees immediately.

• He criticizes Romeo for moving on too quickly from Rosaline.

How does Romeo prove his love for Juliet during the balcony scene?

• He compares Juliet to the stars.

• He writes her a love letter.

• He swears his love by the moon.

• He promises to defy his family for her.

What does the famous "Balcony Scene" in Act 2, Scene 2, emphasize?

• Juliet's doubts about Romeo's intentions

• Romeo's regret about attending the Capulet ball

• Juliet's obedience to her parents

• Romeo and Juliet's deep, mutual affection

What does the Nurse warn Romeo about in Act 2, Scene 4?

• That he should not break Juliet's heart

• That Juliet’s love may be fleeting

• The danger of sneaking into the Capulet estate

• That Juliet's father has approved of their marriage.

How does Mercutio reveal abut Tybalt in Act 2, Scene 4?

• He has called a truce with Romeo.

• He plans to challenge Romeo to a duel.

• He wants to marry Romeo's sister.

• He is planning to attend Romeo and Juliet's wedding.

What role does Friar Laurence agree to play in Romeo and Juliet's relationship?

• The priest who marries them

• A confidant for Juliet

• A messenger to their families

• A mediator to resolve their conflict

What does Juliet mean when she says, "What's in a name? That which we call a rose / By any other name would smell as sweet"?

• She is criticizing Romeo's family

• She is praising her own beauty

• She wishes Romeo were someone else

• She believes names are unimportant

In Act 2, Scene 1, why does Romeo hide from his friends after the Capulet party?

• He feels ashamed of crashing the party.

• He wants to avoid a fight with Tybalt.

• He is angry at Mercutio's teasing.

• He wants to see Juliet again.

What message does Romeo give Juliet's Nurse in Act 2, Scene 4?

• He warns her about Tybalt's threats.

• He arranges a time and place for their marriage.

• He wants him to meet her at the Capulet orchard.

• He demands proof of her loyalty.