Romeo and Juliet: Act 2 Quiz


Answer each of the following in a few carefully worded sentences:

  1. How does Romeo reply when the Friar asks him if he spent the night with Rosaline?
  2. What do Benvolio and Mercutio think is the explanation for Romeo’s not having come home the previous night?
  3. According to the nurse’s comment to Romeo, what is Juliet’s attitude towards Count Paris?
  4. Why doesn’t the nurse tell Juliet immediately what Romeo’s message was?
  5. Why is it possible for Juliet to leave the house alone to meet Romeo?