Romeo and Juliet Act 1 and 2

Front

What does Romeo confess to Friar Lawrence in Act 2, Scene 3?

Back

He wants to marry Juliet today.

Front

Why does Tybalt send a letter to Romeo?

Back

He is challenging him to a duel for crashing the party.

Front

What does the chorus foreshadow about the two lovers in the Prologue?

Back

They will die.

Front

What does the word 'dignity' suggest about the two households in the Prologue?

Back

It refers to their social standing.

Front

What literary device is used in the phrase 'O loving hate..O heavy lightness...serious vanity, feather of lead...' spoken by Romeo?

Back

Oxymorons.

Front

What is the main theme of love in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

Back

The complexity and duality of love, including its beauty and pain.

Front

What role does fate play in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

Back

Fate is portrayed as a powerful force that influences the characters' lives and decisions.

Front

How does the feud between the Montagues and Capulets affect Romeo and Juliet's relationship?

Back

It creates obstacles and ultimately leads to tragedy.

Front

What is the significance of the balcony scene in Act 2?

Back

It symbolizes the romantic ideal of love and the challenges of their secret relationship.

Front

What does Juliet mean when she says, 'O, swear not by the moon, the inconstant moon'?

Back

She is expressing her desire for a love that is constant and unwavering.