Romeo's priest and trusted advisor

The characters in Shakespeare's plays who speak in iambic pentameter are...

people of a higher social rank, like nobles

Why does Shakespeare choose to use blank verse when Romeo and Juliet speak in Scene iii?

It emphasizes the romantic intensity of the scene.

If a pair of shoes is counterfeit, what does that mean?

They are not what they appear to be.

Being dishonest in order to get what you want.

When Juliet says "That which we call a rose/By any other name would small as sweet," she means that...

she loves Romeo even though he is a Montague.

Why is Friar Lawrence upset with Romeo when he hears about his desire to marry Juliet?

He says Romeo is fickle and will forget about Juliet like he did Rosaline.

The characters who speak mostly in prose in Shakespeare's plays are...

people of a lower social class, like the nurse.

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Romeo and Juliet Act II

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1
Friar Lawrence is...
Romeo's priest and trusted advisor
The Capulet's spiritual advisor
A relative of the Prince
Juliet's uncle
2
Who sent the letter to the Montague home that Benvolio and Mercutio discuss?
Rosaline
The Nurse
Friar Lawrence
Tybalt
3
Friar Lawrence agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet because he thinks it will end the feud between their families.
True
False
4
The characters in Shakespeare's plays who speak in iambic pentameter are...
people of a lower class, like the nurse
villains
more serious characters, like Friar Lawrence.
people of a higher social rank, like nobles
5
In Scene iv, when Romeo and Mercutio are joking and exchanging witty remarks, the lines are written in...
prose
iambic pentameter
blank verse
rhymed couplets
6
Which words describe Romeo's personality?
cautious and practical
flirtatious and cunning
impractical and flighty
joyful and depressed
7
Why does Shakespeare choose to use blank verse when Romeo and Juliet speak in Scene iii?
It emphasizes the romantic intensity of the scene.
It highlights the ritual nature of the love scene.
It makes the audience question whether Romeo and Juliet are really in love.
8
If someone tells you something in confidence, they...
invite you to a party.
tell you something in secret.
tell you they want to be part of a club.
they tell you that they're sure they will succeed.
9
If a pair of shoes is counterfeit, what does that mean?
They are very expensive and limited edition.
It is unusual and different from other shoes.
It is made of cheap materials
They are not what they appear to be.
10
What is cunning?
Getting good grades.
Running a successful business
Spreading rumors and lies about others.
Being dishonest in order to get what you want.
11
When Juliet says "That which we call a rose/By any other name would small as sweet," she means that...
she wants Romeo to change his name.
her love for Romeo is as sweet as a rose.
she thinks Romeo's name is sweet.
she loves Romeo even though he is a Montague.
12
If you counteract something, you...
reverse its effects.
send it back to where it came from.
demand to know where it came from.
13
What does the prefix "counter" mean?
against
forward
before
14
What important event occurs in Act II?
Tybalt discovers that Romeo and Juliet have wed.
Juliet's parents force her to marry Paris.
Romeo and Juliet end their lives
Romeo and Juliet marry
15
Why is Friar Lawrence upset with Romeo when he hears about his desire to marry Juliet?
He believes that Romeo should tell his parents about his plan.
He is upset that Romeo has broken Rosaline's heart.
He says Romeo is fickle and will forget about Juliet like he did Rosaline.
He hates the Capulets and believes Romeo is betraying his family.
16
When the nurse delays in telling Juliet what Romeo has said about their marriage because she is tired, it shows she is..
affectionate
compassionate
indulgent
self-absorbed
17
The characters who speak mostly in prose in Shakespeare's plays are...
people of a lower social class, like the nurse.
characters like Tybalt. who are angry and violent.
people of a higher social class, like Romeo or Juliet.
spiritual leaders, like Friar Lawrence
18
Which words describe Juliet's personality?
Insecure and shy
calm and patient
impulsive and immature
practical and down-to-earth

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