Romeo and Juliet Act II Test

In the famous balcony scene, what does Juliet express concern about?

• Romeo's safety

• The time of night

• Her father hearing them

• Whether Romeo truly loves her

Who agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet?

• The Nurse

• Friar Laurence

• Mercutio

• Lord Capulet

Why does Friar Laurence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?

• He wants to defy the Capulets

• He believes it will end the feud

• He thinks Romeo is truly in love

• He owes Romeo a favor

What warning does the Nurse give to Romeo?

• To stay away from Juliet

• To be honest about his intentions

• That Tybalt is also pursuing Juliet

• That Lord Capulet is planning Juliet's marriage

How does Act 2 end?

• Romeo and Juliet run away together

• The Capulets and Montagues declare peace

• Romeo and Juliet secretly get married

• Mercutio challenges Tybalt to a duel

What does Juliet compare their love to in the balcony scene?

• roaring fire

• ocean waves

• lightning strike

• blooming rose

In Act II Scene ii, Romeo and Juliet profess their love for one another. Juliet is to contact Romeo (through a servant) the next day. Why?

• He wants to send her some flowers. She will tell him where to send them.

• She will get information about where and when they will be married.

• She will tell him what time to come and meet her parents.

• He is inviting her to his house for dinner that night.

What time does Juliet send the Nurse to meet Romeo?

• 9:00 AM

• Noon

• Midnight

• Sunset

How does the Nurse frustrate Juliet after returning from meeting Romeo?

• She refuses to deliver Romeo’s message

• She tells Juliet that Romeo has changed his mind

• She takes too long to share the news

• She warns Juliet about Tybalt’s challenge

What message does Nurse take to Juliet?

• Romeo is ill and will not be able to meet her.

• They should wait a month and talk to their parents.

• She should go to Friar Lawrence’s cell that afternoon to be married.

• Romeo will meet her in the garden again that night.