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Romeo and Juliet, Act II

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 39mins

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1.

In Act II of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, which of these events is the most important development?

a)

Romeo and Juliet’s decision to get married

b)

Friar Lawrence’s discovery of an unusual plant

c)

the search for Romeo by Benvolio and Mercutio

d)

the arrival of Tybalt’s letter at the Montagues’ house

2.

In Act II of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, what role does Friar Lawrence mainly serve?

a)

an influential relative of the Capulets

b)

an influential advisor to the Prince

c)

a brilliant but frustrated botanist

d)

Romeo’s spiritual advisor

3.

In The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act II, what is the main reason that Friar Lawrence agrees to perform the marriage of Romeo and Juliet?

a)

He thinks the marriage may end the feud between the Capulets and Montagues.

b)

He realizes they will never give up their love whether or not they get married.

c)

He knows that Prince Escalus would approve of the marriage.

d)

He prefers that Juliet marry Romeo rather than Paris

4.

In The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act II, Scene iii, how does Friar Lawrence react to Romeo’s news and plans? Choose two options.

a)

He is concerned that Romeo may forget Juliet as quickly as he forgot Rosaline.

b)

He urges Romeo to get to know Juliet better before rushing into marriage.

c)

He agrees to perform the marriage of Romeo to Juliet as soon as possible.

d)

He is disappointed to learn that Romeo will not join the order of friars.

e)

He predicts disaster because Romeo and Juliet’s families are enemies.

5.

Who wrote the letter that Benvolio and Mercutio discuss in Act II, Scene iv, of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?

a)

Friar Lawrence

b)

Lady Capulet

c)

The Nurse

d)

Tybalt

6.

What is the definition of "cunning"

a)

skill in deception

b)

own; possess

c)

secret thoughts

d)

generous

7.

What is the definition of "counterfeit?"

a)

natural inclination

b)

rope ladder

c)

something made to deceive

d)

confession

8.

What is the definition of "confidence?"

a)

babbling

b)

meeting, especially one held in secret

c)

darkening

d)

wait for the details

9.

In this speech by Romeo in Act II of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, to whomor what does the last word, "she", refer?

But soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the East, and Juliet is the sun! Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon, Who is already sick and pale with grief That thou her maid art far more fair than she.

a)

Juliet's maid

b)

the moon

c)

the sun

d)

Juliet

10.

What point does Juliet make when she speaks these lines in Act II, Scene ii, of TheTragedy of Romeo and Juliet?

What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.

a)

She wishes that Romeo would change his name.

b)

She loves Romeo even though he is a Montague

c)

She thinks that Romeo has a sweet-sounding name.

d)

The growing love she feels for Romeo is like a blooming rose.

11.

In Act II, Scene ii, of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, which of the following best describes the contrast in personality between Juliet and Romeo?

a)

Juliet is practical and down-to-earth. Romeo is impractical and flighty.

b)

Juliet is sincerely in love with Romeo. Romeo is only flirting with Juliet.

c)

Juliet is serene and even-tempered. Romeo alternates between joy and despair.

d)

Juliet is not sure how she feels about Romeo. Romeo is passionately in love with Juliet.

12.

What is the best description of how the Nurse treats Juliet in their interactions in Act I, scene ii?

a)

compassionate

b)

affectionate

c)

self-absorbed

d)

indulgent

13.

What is the meaning of the Latin prefix "counter-"?

a)

react

b)

return

c)

create

d)

against