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The religious figure who serves as Romeo's spiritual adviser
Friar Lawrence
Nurse
Prince Escalus
Rosaline
Mercutio
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
In The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act II, what is the main reason that Friar Lawrence agrees to perform the marriage of Romeo and Juliet?
He thinks the marriage may end the feud between the Capulets and Montagues.
He realizes they will never give up their love whether or not they get married.
He knows that Prince Escalus would approve of the marriage.
He prefers that Juliet marry Romeo rather than Paris.
What does Juliet mean when she says, “Deny thy father and refuse thy name”?
tell my father you want to marry me
kill your father and run away
ignore your father and pretend you’re not a Montague
tell me your father’s name
Why does Friar Lawrence initially question Romeo’s love for Juliet?
because Romeo was just in love with Rosaline
because he hates Juliet
because the Friar does not trust Juliet
because Romeo is stubborn
Within Act II, Scene ii, of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, which of the following best describes the contrast in personality between Juliet and Romeo?
Juliet is practical and down-to-earth. Romeo is impractical and flighty.
Juliet is sincerely in love with Romeo. Romeo is only flirting with Juliet.
Juliet is serene and even-tempered. Romeo alternates between joy and despair.
Juliet is not sure how she feels about Romeo. Romeo is passionately in love with Juliet.
In these lines, what does Juliet offer in exchange for Romeo rejecting his name?
She will marry him.
She will give herself.
She will give up her name.
She will give him a kiss.
Which of the following words best characterizes the Nurse’s treatment of Juliet in this scene?
compassionate
affectionate
self-absorbed
indulgent
Throughout Act II, Scene iii, of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Romeo and Juliet speak in blank verse. Which of the following best describe the effect Shakespeare achieves by using blank verse instead of prose?
The poetic nature of blank verse heightens the romantic intensity of the scene.
The stately rhythms of blank verse emphasize the ritual nature of the love scene.
The rhyme scheme of blank verse makes the audience question the lovers’ sincerity.
The casual quality of blank verse makes the dialogue sound more informal and affectionate.
Read the following dialogue from Act II, Scene iv, of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. Which best describes the structure of the dialogue?
It is written in rhymed couplets.
It is written in rhymed verse.
It is written in blank verse.
It is written in prose.
Which word is NOT hidden in the image?
Apple
Sun
Cow
Pick
Chicken
Which of the following was is a fictional [made-up] pirate?
Back-From-The-Dead Red
Blackbeard
Long John Silver
Calico Jack
Which bird can run the fastest?
Road Runner
Ostrich
Emu
Falcon
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