Quiz # 4: Romeo and Juliet, Acts II and III

I. Multiple Choice (5 points each)

1. In the balcony scene (Act II, Scene 2), Juliet quickly admits her love to Romeo because: a. She doesnt want to disappoint him b. She is sure his love is true c. She hears Nurse calling and must hurry d. He has overheard her thinking aloud about her love for him 2. Which of the following events would be considered the turning point in Act II? a. Tybalt sends a letter to challenge Romeo b. The friar scolds Romeo for loving Rosaline c. Romeo asks the Friar to marry him and Juliet d. Romeo and Juliet decide to get married 3. Tybalt sends an angry letter to Lord Montague to tell him that he is: a. Angry that Mercutio makes jokes about him b. In love with Juliet and wants Romeo to end his relationship with her c. Angry with Romeo and has a feud to settle with him d. In love with Rosaline and wants Lord Montagues blessing to marry 4. Friar Laurence scolds Romeo because: a. Romeo is causing trouble by wooing Juliet b. Romeo is so changeable in love c. Juliet is too young to marry d. The Friar thinks that Rosaline would make a better wife 5. In the balcony scene (Act II, Scene 2), Romeo says to the audience, Shall I hear more, or shall I speak at this? This form of speech is a/an: a. Monologue b. Turning point c. Aside d. Soliloquy 6. The Friars line: These violent delights have violent ends is an example of: a. Foreshadowing b. A turning point c. Dramatic irony d. A complication 7. What can you infer about why the Friar agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet? a. The Friar thinks that Romeo and Juliet will change their minds b. The Friar thinks that the marriage will end the families feud c. The Friar thinks that Romeo is just trying to make Rosaline jealous d. The Friar admires Romeo for being faithful to his sweetheart

8. In Act III, Scene 1, line 73, Mercutio says Tybalt, you ratcatcher, will you walk? By saying this, Mercutio wants Tybalt to: a. Take a message to Juliet b. Join Mercutio for the evening c. Leave them alone d. Engage in a sword fight 9. Romeo doesnt want to fight Tybalt because Romeo: a. Has had little practice using a sword b. Is now related to Tybalt by marriage c. Thinks Mercutio has a better chance against Tybalt d. Is on his way to marry Juliet 10. In her soliloquy at the start of Act III, scene 2, Juliet yearns for the night so that: a. Romeo can escape to Mantua in the dark b. She and Romeo can be together c. She and Romeo can elope to Mantua d. She can tell her family of her marriage 11. The Nurse then helps Juliet by: a. Telling Lord and Lady Capulet of her marriage to Romeo b. Going to Friar Laurence to summon Romeo to Juliets side c. Comforting Juliet and always praising Romeo d. Hiding the news about Tybalt and Romeo from Juliet 12. The key turning point in Act III occurs when: a. Romeo and Juliet meet in Capulets orchard b. Mercutio is killed c. Romeo kills Tybalt d. Juliets parents arrange her marriage to Paris 13. Which of the following events serves as a complication to the main conflict of Romeo and Juliet? a. At first, Romeo refuses to fight Tybalt b. Juliet receives news of Romeo and Tybalt from the nurse c. Friar Laurence tells Romeo to leave for Mantua by the next morning d. Lord Capulet arranges for his daughter to marry Paris 14. Which of the following is an effect of Romeos slaying of Tybalt? a. Mercutio dies of sword wounds b. Lady Capulet urges Juliet to marry Paris c. Romeo is banished from Verona d. Juliet prays for the night to come quickly 15. What is the cause of Juliets suicide threat in Scene 2? a. She feels that death is preferable to marrying Paris b. She believes that Nurse has been lying to her c. She fears Romeos banishment will keep them apart forever d. She believes that Romeo has died in a sword fight

II. Short Answer (5 points each)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Why has the Prince banished Romeo and not executed him? Why is Lord Capulet in such a rush to get Juliet married? Why is Lord Capulet so angry with Juliet? How is Romeo accidentally partially responsible for Mercutios death? What is the Friars plan for Romeo after Romeo is banished?

III. Essay Question (30 points)

In line 15 of Act II, Scene 6, Friar Laurence provides a warning when he says, Too swift arrives as tardy as too slow. Explain the meaning of this warning within the context of the play. Make sure to include examples of characters in the play going too fast or too slow and the consequences of doing so.