Question

1. In The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet Act II, what is the main reason that Friar Laurence agrees to perform the marriage of Romeo and Juliet?
A
He realizes they will never give up their love whether or not they get married.

B
He knows that Prince Escalus would approve of the marriage.

C
He prefers that Juliet marry Romeo rather than Paris.

D
He thinks the marriage may end the feud between the Capulets and Montagues.

2. In The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet Act II, scene iii, how does Friar Laurence react to Romeo’s news and plans? Choose two options.

2Points
A
He predicts disaster because Romeo and Juliet’s families are enemies.

B
He agrees to perform the marriage of Romeo to Juliet as soon as possible.

C
He urges Romeo to get to know Juliet better before rushing into marriage.

D
He is concerned that Romeo may forget Juliet as quickly as he forgot Rosaline.

3. Who wrote the letter that Benvolio and Mercutio discuss in Act II, scene iv of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?

1Points
A
the Nurse

B
Tybalt

C
Lady Capulet

D
Friar Laurence

4. In this speech by Romeo in Act II of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, to whom or what does the last word, she, refer?

1Points
But soft! What light through yonder window breaks?

It is the East, and Juliet is the sun!

Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon,

Who is already sick and pale with grief

That thou her maid art far more fair than she.

A
Juliet

B
the moon

C
the sun

D
Juliet’s maid

5. In Act II, scene v of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Juliet speaks in blank verse, but the Nurse’s replies alternate between blank verse and prose. Which of the following statements identifies what is shown through this difference in speaking styles?

1Points
A
Prose speech shows the audience that the Nurse is more practical than Juliet.

B
Prose speech indicates that the Nurse is of a lower social rank than Juliet.

C
Prose speech suggests that the Nurse is a more serious character than Juliet.

D
Prose speech reminds the audience that the Nurse is considerably older than Juliet

6. Throughout Act II, scene ii of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Romeo and Juliet speak in blank verse. Which of the following best describes the effect Shakespeare achieves by using blank verse instead of prose?

1Points
A
The rhyme scheme of blank verse makes the audience question the lovers’ sincerity.

B
The stately rhythms of blank verse emphasize the ritual nature of the love scene.

C
The casual quality of blank verse makes the dialogue sound more informal and affectionate.

D
The poetic nature of blank verse heightens the romantic intensity of the scene.

Answer 1

Read the excerpt from Act I, scene i of Romeo and Juliet.

Romeo: Well, in that hit you miss: she’ll not be hit

With Cupid’s arrow; she hath Dian’s wit;

And, in strong proof of chastity well arm’d,

From love’s weak childish bow she lives unharm’d.

The fact that this dialogue contains elements of a Shakespearean sonnet emphasizes Romeo’s

longing for the woman he is describing.

disdain for Benvolio’s intrusive questions.

wish that Benvolio could also experience love.

skepticism about the idea of being in love.

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