Nurse and Juliet's Communication Dynamics

In this scene from 'Romeo and Juliet', Juliet eagerly awaits the return of her nurse, who is supposed to bring news from Romeo. The nurse arrives but delays sharing the news, teasing Juliet with her complaints of fatigue. After much anticipation, the nurse finally reveals that Romeo has arranged for them to be married at Friar Lawrence's cell. Juliet is overjoyed and prepares to meet Romeo, while the nurse plans to fetch a ladder for Romeo to climb to Juliet's room later that night.

What time did Juliet send the nurse to meet Romeo?

• Nine o'clock

• Ten o'clock

• Eleven o'clock

• Twelve o'clock

How does Juliet describe the speed of love's messengers?

• As quick as a flash

• Faster than the sun's beams

• Slower than a turtle

• As slow as a snail

What is Juliet's reaction to the nurse's delay in delivering the news?

• She is understanding

• She is indifferent

• She is amused

• She is frustrated

What does the nurse complain about upon her return?

• The long journey

• Her hunger

• Her aching bones

• The weather

How does the nurse describe Romeo's appearance?

• Average looking

• Not worth mentioning

• Better than any man's

• As handsome as a prince

What does Juliet say about the nurse's delay in delivering the news?

• It is longer than the tale itself

• It is understandable

• It is amusing

• It is irrelevant

What does the nurse finally reveal to Juliet?

• Juliet is to meet Romeo at Friar Lawrence's cell

• Romeo wants to break up

• Romeo is in danger

• Romeo has left Verona

What task does the nurse say she must do after delivering the news?

• Visit the market

• Write a letter

• Fetch a ladder

• Prepare dinner

What does the nurse ask Juliet about her mother?

• Is she at home?

• Does she know about Romeo?

• Is she well?

• Where is she?

What does the nurse say about Juliet's cheeks after hearing the news?

• They are unchanged

• They are pale

• They are blushing

• They are scarlet