R&J Acts II and III Quiz

1.

5 points

Why does Romeo say that banishment is worse than death?

Banishment is embarrassing.

He will never be able to see his friends and family again.

He will not be able to see his wife, Juliet.

He will be poor and have to start working.

2.

5 points

What decision do Juliet's parents make for her while she is grieving during Act III?

She will have a public wedding ceremony with Romeo.

She will speak at Tybalt's funeral.

She will become the Friar's assistant.

She will marry Paris within the next few days.

3.

5 points

Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?

He is trying to complicate the plot.

He hopes that it will reunite the feuding families.

He doesn't agree to marry them because they just met.

He knows they really love each other.

4.

5 points

Which character says, "O, I am fortune's fool!"?

5.

5 points

What ultimatum does Lord Capulet give Juliet?

Tell the truth about her marriage to Romeo or be grounded.

Marry Paris or never come back to the Capulet's home.

Divorce Romeo or move out.

Become a nun or marry Paris.

6.

5 points

Which character said, "A plague a' both your houses!"?

7.

5 points

Which of the following is not a motif in Romeo and Juliet?

The role of the stars or fortune.

The importance of virginity.

Beauty and love.

Childhood and innocence.

8.

5 points

At the end of Act II, how many people (including themselves) know about Romeo and Juliet's relationship?

2

4

6

3

9.

5 points

Why did Romeo fight and kill Tybalt?

Tybalt insulted him.

To get revenge for Mercutio's death.

To make Juliet realize he can fight and protect her.

To prove that he wasn't a coward.

10.

5 points

Who is Mercutio speaking to when he says, "Why the devil came you between us? I was hurt under your arm."?

11.

5 points

Mirroring the first scene in Act I, which character tells the Prince about what happened with the fight?

12.

5 points

Benvolio and Mercutio tease Romeo about being in love with Rosaline, even though the audience knows Romeo is in love with Juliet. What literary device does this use?

verbal irony

metaphor

symbol

dramatic irony

13.

5 points

Which character agrees to help Romeo sneak into Juliet's room so they can have their wedding night?

14.

5 points

What is the Prince's punishment for Romeo?

Banishment to Mantua.

Death.

Exile to Genoa.

Prison in Verona.

15.

5 points

After hearing of her father's plans for her future, Juliet decides that she will kill herself before she marries Paris.

True

False

16.

5 points

What do Romeo and Juliet agree to during the balcony scene.

Get married that afternoon.

Move out of Verona together.

Tell their families about their relationship.

Remain friends instead of lovers.

17.

5 points

Why does Lady Capulet think Juliet is upset during Act III?

Her cousin, Tybalt's, death.

Romeo's banishment.

The Nurse spreading gossip about Romeo and Juliet's marriage.

The Friar went back on his word to marry Romeo and Juliet.

18.

5 points

Which character loses Juliet's trust at the end of Act III?

19.

5 points

Define motif.

A recurring idea or topic.

When the audience knows something the character's do not.

Something that represents something else.

A hint at what might happen in the future.

20.

5 points

Lady Capulet says all of the following lines to the Prince after Tybalt's death except which one?

"Affection makes him false, he speaks not true."

"Romeo slew Tybalt; Romeo must not live."

"O prince! o cousin! Husband! O, the blood is spilled."

"Benvolio, who began this bloody fray?"