Romeo and Juliet Quiz

Which of these events in Act II is the most important development in the plot?

• The Search for Romeo by Benvolio and Mercutio

• Romeo and Juliet's decision to get married

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

• Friar Lawrence’s discovery of an unusual plot

What does the Chorus talk about during the prologue?

• Romeo’s feelings have shifted from Rosaline to Juliet.

• Romeo and Juliet’s love won’t last.

• The family feud will escalate into a violent war.

• Tybalt will attack Romeo when he least expects it.

In Act 2, where do Romeo and Juliet first meet and exchange their vows of love?

• The Capulet’s Orchard

• The city square

• The church

• The Montague’s garden

Who is the first to mention marriage?

• Romeo

• Juliet

• The Nurse

• Tybalt

When Juliet says, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, By any other name would smell as sweet,” what is she stating?

• Juliet believes that names are incredibly important and should define who a person is.

• Juliet thinks Romeo’s family name is the only thing that matters.

• Juliet believes love is only meaningful if it fits the social expectations of names.

• Juliet states that the name “Montague” doesn’t change Romeo’s true nature, and she loves him regardless of his family name.

What does Romeo compare Juliet to when he first sees her on the balcony?

• The Moon

• The sun

• A rose

• A cloud

Why does Juliet not want Romeo to swear his love by the moon?

• The moon is inconstant

• He prefers to swear by his heart

• The moon represents darkness

• He doesn’t believe in the moon

What does Juliet want Romeo to swear by instead of the moon?

• Juliet wants Romeo to swear by the stars.

• Juliet wants Romeo to swear by the heavens.

• Juliet wants Romeo to swear by his gracious self.

• Juliet wants Romeo to swear by the sky.

What does Juliet instruct Romeo to send her the next day?

• She instructs him to send her a message with a love poem.

• She instructs him to send a message about how much he hates Rosaline now.

• She instructs him to send a message telling her when and where their marriage will occur.

• She instructs him to send her legal documents that show he has changed his last name.

Who said: “But soft! What light through yonder window breaks?”

• The Nurse

• Juliet

• Romeo

• Benvolio