Romeo and Juliet – Act 2 Review Questions – Flashcards
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What is Romeo doing at the beginning of Act 2?
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jumping over the Capulet's wall to see Juliet
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What uneasy feeling does Friar Lawrence have?
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He is worried because of what their parents are going to think
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Why does Friar Lawrence agree to perform the wedding?
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He thinks it may end the family feud between the Capulet's and the Montague's
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What time will Juliet send word to Romeo the following day?
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exactly at 9 o'clock in the morning
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Why is Friar Lawrence surprised by Romeo's decision to marry Juliet?
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He loved Rosaline just a day ago and Juliet is a Capulet
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What is Juliet's mood as Scene 5 opens?
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impatient and excited
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What does Mercutio think is in the letter?
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a challenge
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Who has sent a letter to the house of Montague?
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Juliet's cousin, Tybalt
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What concern does Friar Lawrence express about the marriage?
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the parents will find out
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What prophetic statement does Friar Lawrence make at the close of Scene 3?
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Wisely and slowly: those who run, trip.
People should not rush into making decisions
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What is happening at the beginning of Scene 1?
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Romeo is going to see Juliet
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Who calls to Juliet while she is on the balcony talking to Romeo?
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Nurse
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What excuse does Nurse use to delay giving Juliet the news from Romeo?
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telling Juliet about her back aches and that she is out of breath
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Who says the words, "Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow that I shall say good night till it be morrow." ?
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Juliet
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What is Juliet's fear?
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she and Romeo are moving too fast and their parents will find out about the marriage
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When is the wedding of Romeo and Juliet to be held?
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that same day
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Why is Juliet able to go to Friar Lawrence's cell?
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she told her mother she was going to church.
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Who was making fun of the Nurse?
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Romeo and Mercutio
