ENGLISH I
Jasek
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Packet 2
Act II
Scene 1
1. Summarize the first four lines of the speech by the Chorus.
2. What is Romeo’s new problem, according to lines 3-12?
3. Why does Romeo hide from Benvolio and Mercutio?
4. Do Benvolio and Mercutio realize that Romeo has found a new love? Cite lines to support your answer.
5. Why does Benvolio decide to leave?
Act II
Scene 2
6. To what images of light does Romeo compare Juliet?
7. Paraphrase Juliet’s speech in lines 33-36.
8. How does Juliet try to rationalize Romeo’s family name?
9. What is the effect of Juliet’s not knowing that Romeo is standing beneath her balcony?
10. What does Juliet say she would have done differently if she had known he could hear her?
11. In lines 109-111 why does Juliet not want Romeo to swear by the moon?
12. Why has Juliet become fearful and cautious?
13. What is Romeo’s approach to their situation?
14. How does the light imagery change slightly in lines 118-20?
15. Summarize Juliet’s speech in lines 131-135.
16. Why is parting “sweet sorrow” for Juliet (185-186)?
17. What seems to be the plan as the scene ends?
18. What famous lines in this scene did you recognize?
Act II
Scene 3
19. What is the general subject of Friar Laurence’s speech?
20. How does he account for the fact that Romeo is there so early in the morning?
21. What does Romeo mean in lines 45-46?
22. According to Romeo, why has he come to Friar Laurence?
23. How does Friar Laurence react to Romeo’s news?
24. According to the Friar, what good could come from these developments?
25. How is this an example of dramatic irony?
26. Write down the Friar’s last line. What tone does it suggest?
Act II
Scene 4
27. What serious matter begins this scene?
28. What changes the tone of the scene to one of comedy?
29. What does the loyal Mercutio think he has accomplished?
30. What is the truth of the matter?
31. Explain Mercutio’s pun in lines 34-39.
32. How do Benvolio and Mercutio treat the Nurse?
33. What warning does the Nurse give Romeo?
34. Why do you think she does this?
35. What message is the Nurse supposed to take to Juliet?
36. Why would the Nurse mention Paris’ name to Romeo?
37. How does the style of writing in this scene differ from earlier scenes?
Act II
Scene 5
38. Describe Juliet’s frame of mind as this scene opens.
39. What is the source of comedy in this scene?
40. How is the Nurse’s behavior in this scene consistent with what we have seen of her earlier?
41. Explain the plan (67-77).
Act II
Scene 6
42. What warning does the Friar give about love?
43. What seems to be his attitude in his last speech in the scene?