| According to the Prologue, what has happened to Romeo’s old love? | She used to be his world and now she doesn’t even begin to compare with Juliet. |
| What is Romeo’s new problem? | She is a Capulet and he has to figure out how to be with him. |
| Mercutio is doing something that would make Romeo angry. What is it? | He is using inappropriate images of Rosaline to make Romeo angry and come out of hiding. |
| Who is trying to warn Mercutio of Romeo’s anger? | Benvolio |
| Juliet does not know Romeo is standing beneath her balcony. What does Romeo learn about her feelings for him? | She loves him and hates that he’s a Montague. And she thinks he’s perfect. |
| What does Juliet mean when she says, “What’s in a name?” Be specific. | What does a name mean? |
| As the two lovers talk, Juliet is worried and nervous. Why? What is Romeo’s attitude? | She is worried her relatives like Tybalt, will find Romeo and kill him. Romeo doesn’t care because he just wants to be with her. |
| Why is Juliet afraid of having Romeo swear to the moon? | Because the moon is always changing and she’s afraid his love for her will change as well. |
| Romeo is quick w/ vows and promises. Why has Juliet become fearful and cautious? | Because their love is very sudden and she’s afraid of it. She worries that Romeo doesn’t mean what he says. |
| Juliet says, “Yet I would kill thee with so much cherishing.” What terrible future does this foreshadow? | Death. |
| Why is parting “sweet” to Juliet? | Because she knows she will see Romeo again. |
| What happens when Romeo speaks to the Friar? Be specific. | He asks for the Friar to marry him and Juliet. |
| Why does the Friar decide to help the young couple? | To help end the feud btwn the Capulets and Montagues. |
| In Scene 4, why is Tybalt looking for Romeo? | Because he sent him a written challenge to duel but Romeo has not gotten it yet. |
| What do Mercutio and Benvolio try to do when talking to Romeo? | They inappropriately joke with him. |
| What occurs during the convo btwn Romeo and Nurse? | Mercutio and Benvolio tease the Nurse and she is VERY angry. |
Romeo and Juliet Study Questions – ACT II
November 18, 2019