Romeo and Juliet

Front

What form of poetry does Shakespeare use in this passage from Act II? My name, dear saint, is hateful to myself Because it is an enemy to thee. Had I it written, I would tear the word.

Back

blank verse

Front

Which event in Act II is the most important development in the plot?

Back

Romeo and Juliet's decision to get married

Front

What point does Juliet make when she says, "What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet."

Back

She loves Romeo even though he is a Montague.

Front

Which phrase best describes the personality of Mercutio? Options: love-sick, arrogant, imaginative, withdrawn

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imaginative

Front

What is the main reason that Friar Lawrence agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet?

Back

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

Front

Which character in Act II most often speaks in prose rather than blank verse?
Options: Romeo, Juliet, Mercutio, the Nurse

Back

the Nurse

Front

Who wrote the letter that Benvolio and Mercutio discuss in Act II? Options: Tybalt, Friar Lawrence, Lady Capulet, the Nurse

Back

Tybalt

Front

In Act II, what is Friar Lawrence's primary role?

• an influential relative of the Capulets
• an influential relative to the Prince
• Romeo's advisor
• a frustrated botanist

Back

Romeo's advisor

Front

In Act II, which character has a role most parallel to that of Friar Lawrence? Options: Lady Capulet, Mercutio, the Nurse, Peter

Back

the Nurse

Front

What does Benvolio suggest to Romeo to take care of his lovesick problem?

Back

Look at other women