Romeo and Juliet Acts II – IV Study Game Friar Lawrence’s cell • Instead of returning home, where does Romeo go after the ball at which he meets Juliet? He overhears Juliet say that she loves him • How does Romeo learn of Juliet’s love for him? Nurse • Which character keeps interrupting the balcony scene? The moon is always changing phases, and Juliet does not want his love for her to change. • During the balcony scene, why does Juliet ask Romeo not to swear by the moon? The Moon • During the “Balcony Scene,” what does Romeo first compare his love for Juliet to? 3 hours • How long is the nurse away arranging the marriage with Romeo before returning to Juliet? She is happy for the couple. • How does the Nurse feel about the marriage? confession • Where is Juliet supposed to be going when she in fact gets married? 4 (Romeo, Juliet, Nurse, and Friar Lawrence) • Including Romeo and Juliet, how many people know of the marriage when it takes place (do not count Peter)? He thinks it will end the feud. • Friar Lawrence agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet because: Tybalt • Who sends Romeo a challenge to a duel? He says he loves him because they are now cousins. • In the fight scene, why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt at first? He is angry that Tybalt is picking on Romeo. • Why does Mercutio finally decide to fight Tybalt? He wants to kill Tybalt. • In the fight scene between Tybalt and Mercutio, why does Romeo chase Tybalt down? Benvolio • Who tells Prince Escalus about the murders from the fights? He will refuse to support her anymore. • What does Capulet tell Juliet he will do if she will not marry Paris? Juliet should marry Paris. • What does Nurse say that angers Juliet and causes her not to take Nurse’s advice anymore? He banishes him • How does Prince Escalus punish Romeo for fighting in the street after he warned both families not to? Friar Lawrence’s cell • Where does Romeo hide after the fight? Soliloquy • A long speech in which a character is speaking to himself, revealing his innermost thought and is alone onstage is called what? To plan his wedding to Juliet • Why is Paris at Friar Lawrence’s cell at the beginning of Act IV? 48 hours • How long is the sleeping potion supposed to take effect? In the Capulet Vault • Where will Juliet be placed once her family thinks she is dead? Romeo • According to Friar Lawrence’s plan, who will be waiting for Juliet when she wakes from the potion? Stab herself with a dagger • If the potion does not work, what back-up plan does Juliet have? A servant will deliver a letter to him that explains what is going on • How is Romeo supposed to know about Juliet and Friar Lawrence’s plan with the potion? Wednesday • On what day of the week does everyone prepare Juliet’s wedding to Paris? Nurse • On the morning of the wedding, who goes to wake Juliet? Friar Lawrence • Which character tells the Capulet family that Juliet is better off in heaven? Everyone begins arranging a funeral • How do the wedding preparations change after Juliet is found dead? he is upset that he cannot marry her • How does County Paris react to Juliet’s death? he notices her body is cold and her joints are stiff • How does Lord Capulet know Juliet is “dead”?