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R&J Act II Review
Review questions for Romeo and Juliet Act II
Question | Answer |
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How does Act II end? | Romeo and Juliet get married, but the marriage is not actually in the act. |
Juliet tell Romeo not to swear by the moon. Why not? | The moon is inconstant; it is always changing. |
How does Juliet get out of the house to go meet Romeo to get married? | She says she is going to shrift, or confession. |
"Deny thy father and refuse thy name." says Juliet. What does she mean? | Pretend that you are not a Montague, my enemy. |
"Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow that I shall say good night till it be morrow." | Juliet says this to Romeo as he is leaving because she is sad to see him go but happy she will see him the next day. |
Why is the Friar so surprised and upset about Romeo's new found love? | Because he was just in love with Rosaline |
Friar Lawrence ultimately agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet. Why does he change his mind and do this? | He hopes the marriage will end the feud and bring the two families together. |
What message does the nurse deliver to Juliet after the nurse has met with Romeo? | to use the excuse of going to shrift to get out of the house and then meet Romeo at the church to be married |
cease | to put an end or stop to something |
conjure | to call upon |
desire | a wish; a want |
excels | far exceeds; does better |
frank | upfront; candid |
gracious | exceedingly polite, elegant, or divine |
haste | great speed, especially when time is short |
heir | a person who inherits or is entitled to the property of another |
infinite | never-ending; without limits |
inquire | ask about |
jests | makes fun of; jokes |
vanity | excessive pride, especially about oneself |