2. To remind the audience that Romeo’s infatuation with Rosaline has ended. He now loves Juliet, who loves him back. What is the purpose of the prologue in Act II? Act II – Prologue

3. He wants to go back and see Juliet again. Why does Romeo hide from Mercutio and Benvolio? Act II – Scene 1

4. No, because they are still referring to his love for Rosaline. Do you think they realize Romeo found a new love? Why or why not? Act II – Scene 1

5. METAPHOR Romeo compares Juliet’s eyes to the stars. This is an example of what literary element? Act II – Scene 2

6. She speaks of her love for him before she knows he is below her balcony listening. How does Romeo find out that Juliet shares his feelings of love? Act II – Scene 2

7. She is embarrassed that he heard her talking about him; she is worried for his safety. How does Juliet react when she first hears Romeo? Why? Act II – Scene 2

8. The moon is always changing; she doesn’t want his love to be changing all the time. Why doesn’t Juliet want Romeo to swear by the moon? Act II – Scene 2

9. She feels it is too fast, too sudden. How does Juliet feel about the promises of love just made? Act II – Scene 2

10. Send a message to her the next day if he wants to marry her. What does Juliet tell Romeo to do? Act II – Scene 2

11. ALLITERATION: the use of the same initial sound in a series of words. Juliet says that “parting is such sweet sorrow.” This is an example of what literary element? Act II – Scene 2

12. Gathering flowers and herbs in his garden What is Friar Laurence doing at the beginning of this scene? Act II – Scene 3

13. That he marry Romeo and Juliet that day What proposal does Romeo make to the Friar? Act II – Scene 3

14. It’s not true love – he knows Romeo was lovesick over Rosaline the day before. What doubts does Friar Laurence have? Act II – Scene 3

15. He’s hoping it will bring peace to the feuding families. Why does Friar Laurence finally accept? Act II – Scene 3

16. Tybalt, because Romeo was at the Capulet feast. Who has sent a challenge to Romeo and why? Act II – Scene 4

17. Mercutio makes fun of Tybalt’s style of fighting, then of Romeo’s infatuation with Rosaline; the men try to outdo each other’s puns. What examples of humor are in this scene? Act II – Scene 4

18. That he better not hurt Juliet What warning does the nurse give Romeo? Act II – Scene 4

19. Tell Juliet to meet him at Friar Laurence’s cell (under pretext of confession) that day so they can get married; meet his servant to get a rope so he can get in her room that night. What does Romeo ask the nurse to do? (be sure to list all the steps) Act II – Scene 4

20. She cares deeply for Juliet and wants her to be happy; she’s not very smart. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Nurse as medium? Act II – Scene 4

21. Because the Nurse won’t tell her what Romeo said. Juliet is waiting impatiently for the Nurse’s return. Why does she become so irritated when the Nurse does return? Act II – Scene 5

22. The nurse is going to get the rope ladder; Juliet is going to Friar Laurence’s cell. At the end of this scene, where is the Nurse going? Where is Juliet going? Act II – Scene 5

23. “violent delights have violent ends” What warning does the Friar give about passionate love? Act II – Scene 6

24. That their passionate love will bring about more fighting and violence What fear does he express for the future? Act II – Scene 6

25. Their death What does this fear foreshadow? Act II – Scene 6