Romeo And Juliet Act II Quiz Questions And Answers

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1. Who speaks these lines? But soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the East, and Juliet is the sun!

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He sees Juliet on her balcony.

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Do your best to answer these questions from Act II of Romeo and Juliet. All of the information is in the order that it appears in the play.... see moreThis is an excellent way to prepare for your quiz, but remember to look over your annotated text, questions, and other literary terms, too.
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2. Who speaks these lines? O Romeo Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny thy father and refuse thy name Or if thou wilt not be but sworn my love And I'll no longer be a Capulet.

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She is asking why Romeo has to be a Montague.

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3. Who speaks these lines? O, swear not by the moon, th' inconstant moon, That monthly changes in her circle orb, Lest that thy love prove likewise variable.

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She doesn't want Romeo to swear on the moon because it's too "inconstant" and "variable."

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4. Who speaks these lines? I am a-weary give me leave awhile: Fie how my bones ache! what a jaunt have I had!

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She is teasing Juliet, making her wait to hear the news from her Romeo.

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5. ABOUT WHOM are these lines spoken? Blind is his love and best befits the dark.

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The given lines "Blind is his love and best befits the dark" are spoken about Romeo. These lines suggest that Romeo's love is blind, meaning that he is unable to see the flaws or reality of his love interest. It also implies that his love is best suited for darkness, indicating that his love is secretive or forbidden. Overall, the lines highlight the intensity and irrationality of Romeo's love.

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6. Who speaks these lines? If that thy bent of love be honorable, Thy purpose marriage, send me word tomorrow, By one I'll procure to come to thee, Where and what time thou wilt perform the rite; And all my fortunes at thy foot I'll lay And follow thee my lord throughout the world.

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She's saying "if you really want to get married, let me know where and when. Then I'll leave my family to be with you."

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7. Who speaks these lines? In one respect I'll thy assistant be; For this alliance may so happy prove To turn your households' rancor to pure love.

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He agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet in the hopes that it will end the family's feud.

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8. TO WHOM are these lines spoken? In one respect I'll thy assistant be; For this alliance may so happy prove To turn your households' rancor to pure love.

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These lines are spoken by Romeo. In these lines, Romeo is expressing his willingness to assist the person he is speaking to. He believes that their alliance has the potential to bring an end to the ongoing feud between their families and transform it into genuine love.

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9. Who speaks these lines? More than prince of cats, I can tell you. O, he is the courageous captain of compliments. He fights as you sing prick-song, keeps time, distance, and proportion; rests me his minim rest, one, two, and the third in your bosom: the very butcher of a silk button, a duellist, a duellist; a gentleman of the very first house, of the first and second cause: ah, the immortal passado! the punto reverso! the hai!

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He's anticipating a fight because they were seen at the Capulet party. A letter has been sent, demanding a duel with Romeo.

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10. Who speaks these lines? These violent delights have violent ends And in their triumph die like fire and powder Which as they kiss consume

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Again, another warning. This marriage could end violently!

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11. ABOUT WHOM are these lines spoken? More than prince of cats, I can tell you. O, he is the courageous captain of compliments. He fights as you sing prick-song, keeps time, distance, and proportion; rests me his minim rest, one, two, and the third in your bosom: the very butcher of a silk button, a duellist, a duellist; a gentleman of the very first house, of the first and second cause: ah, the immortal passado! the punto reverso! the hai!

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He's well-known as an excellent swordsman.

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12. ABOUT WHOM are these lines spoken? Good Peter, to hide her face; for her fan's the fairer face.

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He's making fun of her, saying she should cover her [ugly] face with her fan.

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13. Who speaks these lines? What man art thou that thus bescreen'd in night So stumblest on my counsel?

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She wants to know who's sneaking around spying on her.

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14. Who speaks these lines? Women may fall, when there's no strength in men.

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He's issuing Romeo a warning because he sees Romeo's love is so fickle. Just yesterday he was in love with Rosaline, and today he wants to marry Juliet.

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15. Who speaks these lines? The earth that's nature's mother is her tomb; What is her burying grave that is her womb.

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The earth is both a womb and a tomb. Everything is born of the earth and then returns to the earth when it dies.

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16. Who speaks these lines? Blind is his love and best befits the dark.

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Romeo's cousin knows Romeo's "love is blind," so he is best left alone in the dark.

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17. Why does Romeo say this line? He Jests at scars that never felt a wound.

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Romeo says this line because he believes that Mercutio, who has never experienced the pain of being hurt in love, should not make fun of him. Romeo feels that Mercutio cannot fully understand or appreciate the emotional wounds that love can inflict, and therefore should not jest about it. This suggests that Romeo is sensitive about his own experiences with love and wants others to be more considerate of his feelings.

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18. These lines have an example of what literary term? Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon, Who is already sick and pale with grief That thou her maid art far more fair than she.

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Remember: JULIET IS THE SUN.

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19. These lines have an example of what literary term? Good night good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow That I shall say good night till it be morrow.

Explanation

SWEET SORROW

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20. What device is apparent here? Nurse if you be he, sir, I desire some confidence with you. BENVOLIO She will indite him to some supper.

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The nurse really means "conference," so Benvolio mocks her by saying "indite" instead of "invite."

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21. What literary device is apparent here? MERCUTIO Nay, if thy wits run the wild-goose chase, I have done, for thou hast more of the wild-goose in one of thy wits than, I am sure, I have in my whole five: was I with you there for the goose? ROMEO Thou wast never with me for any thing when thou wast not there for the goose. MERCUTIO I will bite thee by the ear for that jest. ROMEO Nay, good goose, bite not. MERCUTIO Thy wit is a very bitter sweeting; it is a most sharp sauce. ROMEO And is it not well served in to a sweet goose?

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Wild goose chase = game
goose = bird, but also a streetwalker
The fact that Romeo is now joking around with Mercutio shows he's no longer upset about Rosaline.

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Who speaks these lines? But soft! What light through yonder window...
Who speaks these lines? O Romeo Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny...
Who speaks these lines? O, swear not by the moon, th' inconstant moon,...
Who speaks these lines? I am a-weary give me leave awhile: Fie how my...
ABOUT WHOM are these lines spoken? Blind is his love and best befits...
Who speaks these lines? If that thy bent of love be honorable, Thy...
Who speaks these lines? In one respect I'll thy assistant be; For this...
TO WHOM are these lines spoken? In one respect I'll thy assistant be;...
Who speaks these lines? More than prince of cats, I can tell you. O,...
Who speaks these lines? These violent delights have violent ends And...
ABOUT WHOM are these lines spoken? More than prince of cats, I can...
ABOUT WHOM are these lines spoken? Good Peter, to hide her face; for...
Who speaks these lines? What man art thou that thus bescreen'd in...
Who speaks these lines? Women may fall, when there's no strength in...
Who speaks these lines? The earth that's nature's mother is her tomb;...
Who speaks these lines? Blind is his love and best befits the dark.
Why does Romeo say this line? He Jests at scars that never felt a...
These lines have an example of what literary term? Arise, fair sun,...
These lines have an example of what literary term? Good night good...
What device is apparent here? Nurse if you be he, sir, I desire some...
What literary device is apparent here? MERCUTIO Nay, if thy wits run...
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