Romeo and Juliet Act 2-3 Quiz

What does Romeo first compare Juliet to in Act II, Scene 2?

• A rose

• The sun

• The moon

• The trees

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Friar Lawrence is introduced at the beginning of Act II, Scene 3. What is his hobby?

• Gardening herbs and flowers

• Praying in his cell

• Reading books

• Collecting bibles

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How will Juliet sneak away to Friar Lawrence's cell?

• By wearing a mask

• By pretending to go to confession

• By having Nurse create a diversion

• By leaving the house in the middle of the night

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Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?

• He recognizes they are in love.

• It has been a while since he has officiated a wedding

• He is hopeful their marriage might end the feud.

• Juliet's parents desperately want to see her married.

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In Act II, Scene 2 Juliet says, "O, swear not by the moon, th' _____ moon, that monthly changes in her circle orb..."

• glowing

• dull

• magnificent

• inconstant

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What did Tybalt do to escalate the feud and attempt his revenge on Romeo?

• He hooked up with Rosaline to make Romeo jealous.

• He said rude, disrespectful things about the entire Montague family.

• He sent a letter to Romeo asking him to meet for a sword fighting duel.

• He lied to the Prince and said Romeo caused a scene at the Capulet party.

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Explain why Romeo is initially reluctant to fight Tybalt in Act III, Scene 1.

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When bringing news to Juliet, Nurse calls out "He's dead, he's dead, he's dead!" This is an example of...

• monologue

• aside

• double entendre

• dramatic irony

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After he is wounded in Act III, Mercutio says, ¨A plague a both your houses/They have made worms´ meat of me."

Which of the these statements is the best paraphrase of Mercutio´s words?

• Curse both the Capulets and the Montagues. Their feud has killed me.

• I am too weak to enter any of the houses. Tybalt and his friends have killed me.

• My wounds are like a plague spreading in people's houses. They will kill me.

• The feud between the two families is like a plague whose germs are like fat worms.

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This character told the Prince exactly what happened.

• Mercuito

• Romeo

• Benvolio

• Peter

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