Act 2 of Romeo and Juliet Reading Test

Which character secretly marries Romeo and Juliet in Act 2?

• Lord Capulet

• Friar Laurence

• Nurse

• Benvolio

What is the main setting for the famous balcony scene in Act 2?

• The Capulet’s ballroom

• Juliet’s bedroom

• The Capulet’s orchard

• Friar Laurence’s cell

Which theme is most evident in Romeo and Juliet’s decision to marry quickly in Act 2?

• Revenge

• Fate versus free will

• The power of love

• The importance of family honor

Which literary device is used in Juliet’s line: “My bounty is as boundless as the sea, / My love as deep”?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Why does Friar Laurence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?

• He wants to defy the Capulets

• He believes it will end the feud between the families

• He is paid by Romeo

• He is forced by the Prince

Which of the following best summarizes the main events of Act 2?

• Romeo and Juliet meet at a party and fall in love.

• Romeo and Juliet confess their love, plan to marry, and are secretly wed by Friar Laurence.

• Tybalt challenges Romeo to a duel, and Mercutio is killed.

• Juliet is forced to marry Paris.

Analyze how Juliet’s attitude toward love changes during Act 2. Use evidence from her dialogue to support your answer.

• She becomes more cautious and skeptical about love.

• She remains indifferent to love throughout the act.

• She becomes more open and passionate, expressing deep feelings for Romeo and agreeing to marry him quickly.

• She decides to reject Romeo’s advances.

What does Mercutio’s teasing of Romeo about Rosaline in Act 2 reveal about Mercutio’s character and his views on love?

• He is deeply romantic and believes in true love.

• He is practical and views love as a physical attraction, often mocking Romeo’s idealism.

• He is jealous of Romeo’s relationships.

• He is supportive of Romeo’s feelings.

How does the secrecy of Romeo and Juliet’s marriage contribute to the tension in the play? Use examples from Act 2 to support your answer.

• It reduces tension by making their families happy.

• It increases tension because it forces them to hide their relationship, leading to misunderstandings and complications.

• It has no effect on the tension in the play.

• It makes the Nurse angry and causes her to betray Juliet.

In Act 2, how does Shakespeare use the Nurse’s dialogue to provide comic relief? Give an example from the text.

• The Nurse’s long-winded and confusing way of delivering messages amuses the audience and lightens the mood.

• The Nurse speaks in riddles that no one understands.

• The Nurse refuses to speak to Juliet at all.

• The Nurse only talks about serious matters.