Exploring Act 2 of Romeo and Juliet

The transcript covers key scenes from Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', focusing on the love between Romeo and Juliet, their secret vows, and the advice given by Friar Laurence. It includes the famous balcony scene, the exchange of vows, and the humorous interactions between Mercutio and the Nurse. The narrative explores themes of love, identity, and conflict.

Who is Romeo in love with before Juliet?

• Juliet

• Rosaline

• Mercutio

• Tybalt

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What does Mercutio think about Romeo's love for Rosaline?

• It is tragic

• It is deep

• It is fleeting

• It is humorous

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What does Juliet propose Romeo to do about his name?

• Shorten it

• Forget it

• Change it

• Renounce it

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What does Juliet fear about their love?

• It is too conditional

• It is too simple

• It is too rushed

• It is too public

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Where do Romeo and Juliet plan to marry?

• The town square

• Friar Laurence's cell

• Romeo's house

• Juliet's house

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How does Juliet send messages to Romeo?

• Through Benvolio

• Through the Nurse

• Through Tybalt

• Through her father

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Why does Friar Laurence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?

• For money

• To end the feud

• Because he is related to them

• Out of fear

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What is Friar Laurence's view on hasty decisions?

• They are irrelevant

• They are necessary

• They are dangerous

• They are wise

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What does Friar Laurence philosophize about?

• Love and hate

• Romeo's sadness

• Beauty of Juliet

• Nature of herbs

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What dual nature does Friar Laurence discuss?

• Herbs as poison and medicine

• Day and night

• Love and hate

• Youth and age

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