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 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.

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

It emphasizes the romantic intensity of the scene.

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.

Being dishonest in order to get what you want.

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

They are not what they appear to be.

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

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