| What is the dramatic irony in Act II scene i | Benvolio and Mercutio think Romeo is still in love with Rosaline. |
| Why can’t Romeo talk with Juliet | Her family won’t let him get anywhere near her. |
| Why can’t Juliet get to Romeo? | She is a girl from a rich family and would be constantly supervised and chaperoned. |
| Why does Juliet speak so freely about her love for Romeo? | She is just being dramatic and doesn’t have any idea he can hear her. |
| Romeo is willing to vow his love for Juliet but what does she think the vow means? | She thinks it means marriage right away. |
| What is Friar Lawrence’s first response to Romeo’s declaration of love? | He thinks Romeo is a waverer (flakey guy). |
| Why does Friar Lawrence go along with the marriage plan? | He hopes it will force both families to end the feud. |
| Who does Juliet send to give Romeo get the message from him? | She sends her nurse. |
| What message has Tybalt sent to Romeo? | He has sent a challenge for a duel. |
| What is Friar Lawrence’s specialty or hobby? | He is an expert on plants – both beneficial and poinsonous. |
| How is Juliet supposed to sneak out to meet Romeo? | She is supposed to go to the church for confession to see Friar Lawrence. |
| How long has it taken the nurse to find Romeo? | Three hours. |
| What does the nurse think of Romeo? | He is good looking but not the best choice. |
Romeo and Juliet Act II
August 18, 2019