| Who is the “old desire” referred to in the first line? | Roselyn |
| Who is the “young affection” | Juliet |
| Why are Benvolio and Mercutio making fun of Romeo? | They think he is still chasing after Roselyn |
| what does it mean when Romeo says “he jests at scars that never felt a wound.”? | Mercutio has never been in love so he doesnt know how Romeo feels |
| What “discussion” do Romeo and Juliet undertake concerning names? | They want to change their names so they can be together |
| Point out two inverse feelings Juliet expresses in her speech to Romeo that begins with “Thou know’st the mask of night is on my face…” | She feels like it is going too quickly but she continues to express her feelings for Romeo |
| Evaluate the use of moon symbolism (Romeos faith in the moon and Juliets doubt in the moon) | Juliet doubts the moon because it is constantly changing and Romeo has faith in the moon because it always shines |
| Who is more logical in the expression of their love: Romeo or Juliet? Why? | Juliet because she realizes things are going too fast. |
| What does Juliet ask Romeo to send her? | The date and time and place that they will be married. |
| What similarities does Friar Laurence find between plants and man? | They both have the potential for good and evil |
| Knowing that romeo was out all night, what does friar fear? | That he was with Roselyn |
| what does romeo ask friar laurence? | to marry him and juliet |
| why does friar question romeo about his interest in juliet? | because he was just getting over roselyn |
| what contrast does romeo make concerning Rosaline and Juliet? | Juliet reciprocates love and joy but roselyn never did |
| what effect does friar feel that the marriage of romeo and juliet might have on the montague and capulet families? | unite the families and stop the feud |
| what does friar mean by “wisely and sloe; they stumble that run fast”? | something will mess up if they move too quickly |
| where do Benvolio and mercutio think that Romeo has been all night? | at roselyns |
| why would tybalt be bringing a letter to lord montague? | to challenge romeo to a duel for showing up at the capulet party |
Romeo and Juliet Act II
November 22, 2019