Midterm Review: R&J Act II

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

• Romeo and Juliet's decision to get married

• Friar Lawrence's discovery of an unusual plant

• the search for Romeo by Benvolio and Mercutio

• the arrival of Tybalt's letter at the Montagues' house

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

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

• an influential relative of the Capulets

• an influential advisor to the Prince

• a brilliant but frustrated botanist

• Romeo's spiritual advisor

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What is the main reason that Friar Lawrence agrees to perform the marriage of Romeo and Juliet?

• prefers that Juliet marry Romeo rather than Paris.

• may end the feud between the Capulets and Montagues.

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

• Prince Escalus would approve of the marriage.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Who wrote the letter that Benvolio and Mercutio discuss in Act II?

• Friar Lawrence

• Lady Capulet

• the Nurse

• Tybalt

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Which of these activities is the best example of cunning?

• telling a convincing lie

• writing a gossipy letter

• asking an insightful question

• running an efficient business

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

If a friend says that she wants a confidence with you, what does she mean?

• accompany you to your appointment

• join a group you're already in

• get help with a project

• speak to you privately

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What do these lines mean?

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose

By any other name would smell as sweet."

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

• She loves Romeo even though he is a Montague.

• She wishes that Romeo would change his name.

• She thinks that Romeo has a sweet-sounding name.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the meaning of the Latin prefix counter-?

• react

• return

• create

• against

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A