Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Study Guide Questions

What is the first thing Romeo does in Act II? Romeo leaves the party
Why won’t Romeo answer his friends when they call him? He is too concerned about his love for Juliet
Why does Juliet confess her love for Romeo while he is in the garden listening? She does not know he is there
When Juliet’s nurse and Romeo are talking, what do Romeo’s friends do? They are making fun of the nurse
When the nurse returns, what does she do before telling Juliet Romeo’s response? She stalls to get Juliet’s attention
In what scene are Romeo and Juliet married in? 6
Act 2 scene 1: What is Romeo’s new problem? He loves a Capulet
Act 2 scene 2: In lines 109-111, Juliet asks Romeo not to swear by the moon…why is she afraid of this? The moon constantly changes and she doesn’t want Romeos feelings to change
Act 2 scene 2: What is the only way that Juliet will give herself to Romeo If they get married
Act 2 scene 3: What does Romeo ask Friar Lawrence to do? To marry them (Romeo and Juliet)
Act 2 scene 3: Why does Friar agree to marry the two young lovers? It may stop their families feuds
Act 2 scene 4: Why has the nurse come to the square? To find out about the wedding arrangements
Act 2 scene 4: What information does Romeo give the Nurse? Where and when the wedding will be
Act 2 scene 4: Mercutio teases the Nurse, and she is outraged. What does Romeo say about Mercutio to calm her down? That he likes to hear himself talk
Act 2 scene 4: What does Romeo send to Juliet Their wedding plans
Act 2 scene 5: What is Juliet’s mood as she waits for the Nurse’s return? She is anxious
Act 2 scene 6: A Romeo and Friar Lawrence await Juliet, what does the Friar warn Romeo about Love Moderately