Name: Jordan Burchett Date: December 10, 2020
Romeo and Juliet: Act 2 Comprehension Questions
Act 2, Scene 1
1. What do Romeo’s friends assume he is doing?
They assume that he is with Rosaline
Act 2, Scene 2
2. When Romeo sees Juliet in her window, what does he compare her to?
he compares her to the sun, her eyes to beautiful stars, the moon would be
jealous of her
3. What does Juliet say she will do if Romeo swears to be her love?
She will marry him
4. When Romeo reveals he has been listening to Juliet, how does she react?
She’s surprised, but a little embarrassed,
5. Once Juliet realizes it is Romeo, what is her concern?
She is concerned about him being in her garden because he could be killed
6. What is Juliet going to do to communicate with Romeo in the morning?
Romeo will send a servant to tell Juliet where to meet him so they can get
married so that morning she send the nurse down to talk to Romeo about when,
how, and where they will meet up to get married
Act 2, Scene 3
7. What is Friar Lawrence talking about when Romeo arrives at his home?
He is talking about his herb garden that he makes medicine with
8. Friar Lawrence correctly assumes that Romeo hasn’t gone to bed the night
before. Where does he think Romeo has been?
He thinks that Romeo has been off with Rosaline doing things he will soon regret
9. How does Friar Lawrence react when Romeo says he is in love with Juliet?
He acts surprised by concerned because of how fast Romeo is going around girls
10. Friar Lawrence agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet? Why?
He believes it will bring peace to their kingdoms and end the feud between their
families
Act 2, Scene 4
11. Benvolio explains that someone sent a letter to Romeo’s home. What was the
letter about and who sent it?
Tybalt sent a letter to Romeo saying that he wants to fight Romeo in a duel and
that Tybalt is out to get Romeo
12. When the Nurse arrives to speak with Romeo, how is she treated?
She is treated poorly, they are making fun of her saying all of these bad things
about her
13. According to what Romeo tells the Nurse, when and where are Romeo and
Juliet getting married?
They are to get married at Friar Lawrence’ cell at noon
Act 2, Scene 5
14. Why is Juliet nervous at the beginning of the scene?
Juliet is nervous because the nurse had not come back in three hours and she
doesn’t know if the nurse is bringing good or bad news
15. Why doesn’t the Nurse tell Juliet the news from Romeo right away?
Because she is milking her pain of having to get the news and come back trying
to make Juliet feel guilty using her as a messenger
16. At the end of the scene, where is Juliet told to go?
Friar Lawrence’ cell for confession
Act 2, Scene 6
17. What happens offstage at the end of this short scene?
They get married
