CW: Act II Scenes 3-4 Activity

Select the Correct Student Response

1. Which student provided the best summary of Act II, Scene 3?

• Romeo visits Friar Laurence and asks for help marrying Juliet. The Friar is surprised at how quickly Romeo moved on from Rosaline. He agrees to help because he hopes the marriage will end the feud between their families.

• Friar Laurence tells Romeo that love is foolish and refuses to marry him to Juliet. He warns Romeo to be careful but doesn’t think the marriage will work.

• Romeo sneaks into the Capulet house and tries to marry Juliet immediately. Friar Laurence refuses to help at first but gives in when Romeo begs.

Which student provided the best summary of Act II, Scene 4?

• Mercutio and Benvolio joke around until the Nurse arrives to meet Romeo. Romeo tells her to inform Juliet about their secret wedding plan. Mercutio makes fun of the Nurse before she finally delivers Romeo’s message.

• Juliet arrives with the Nurse, and they plan to meet Romeo to run away together. The Nurse tells Juliet to go to Friar Laurence’s cell later, where they will wed.

• Romeo tells Benvolio and Mercutio about his secret love for Juliet. Then, the Nurse warns Romeo that Juliet’s father knows everything.

What is Friar Laurence pondering when Scene 3 opens?

• The dangers of Romeo and Juliet’s love

• The power of plants and nature

• His loyalty to the Capulet family

• Whether or not to warn Juliet’s father

Why does the Friar agree to help Romeo?

• He believes Romeo and Juliet’s love is pure

• He wants to stop Romeo from making a mistake

• He thinks their marriage could end the family feud

• He was bribed by Romeo

Which of the following captures how Friar Laurence felt after Romeo’s visit?

• Worried but hopeful

• Excited and confident

• Angry and distrustful

• Relieved and carefree

Which of the following are three words to describe Mercutio?

• Serious, emotional, dramatic

• Witty, impulsive, loyal

• Cautious, wise, reserved

• Romantic, timid, noble

Which animal is Tybalt compared to?

• Fox

• Lion

• Snake

• Cat

Which of the following best describes Mercutio’s view of Tybalt?

• Mercutio admires Tybalt’s fighting skills and respects him.

• Mercutio mocks Tybalt, calling him overly dramatic and pretentious.

• Mercutio fears Tybalt and avoids confrontation with him.

• Mercutio sees Tybalt as a noble and honorable man.

Which student provided the best explanation of the Nurse’s warning to Romeo?

• The Nurse tells Romeo that Juliet’s father will punish them if they get married. She says that Juliet is too young to know real love.

• The Nurse warns Romeo to be honest and not break Juliet’s heart. She reminds him that Juliet is risking everything to be with him.

• • The Nurse tells Romeo that Tybalt wants to fight him and that he should avoid meeting Juliet.

Friar Lawrence is the character that 

• Follows the prince
• Marries Romeo and Juliet
• Stops Tybalt and Mercutio fighting
• Reads the prologue at the beginning 

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