Romeo and Juliet
Name________________________
Act 2
Scenes 1-6
Scene 1
1. Where does Romeo go when he leaps over the wall?
2. Do Benvolio and Mercutio realize that Romeo has found a new love? Cite lines that support
your answer.
3. What purposes does this brief scene serve?
Scene 2
1. What problems does Juliet envision growing out of her love for Romeo?
2. During the course of this scene, Juliet asks Romeo six questions. List them in order.
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3. As the scene ends, Romeo has a plan of action in mind. What is that plan?
Scene 3
1. What doubt does the friar have about Romeo�s proposal?
2. What reason does Friar Lawerence give for helping Romeo?
3. What warning does the friar give Romeo? (Wise words)
Scene 4
1. How long after the Capulet ball does this scene take place?
2. Outline the steps the Nurse is to take in carrying out Romeo�s instructions.
3. Two events - one involving Tybalt, the other, Juliet - that are important to Romeo�s future
occur in this scene. What are they?
Scene 5
1. How long has Juliet awaited the Nurse’s return?
2. What permission (leave) does Juliet have and why is it important to the action?
Scene 6
1. What is the attitude of Friar Laurence toward the lovers’ insistence that he marry them without
delay?
2. How soon after they meet do Romeo and Juliet marry?
3. Considering all of the scenes in Act Two, has the action moved slowly or quickly? Explain.