ACT II - Scene IV Quiz — Romeo and Juliet

Why are Mercutio and Benvolio concerned about Romeo at the start of Act 2, Scene 4?

• He did not come home the previous night
• He was seen fighting with Tybalt
• He has been banished from Verona
• He refused to attend a feast

What has Tybalt done that Benvolio reveals at the beginning of the scene?

• Sent a challenge letter to Romeo's father's house
• Attacked Montague servants in the street
• Complained to the Prince about Romeo
• Threatened to kill Mercutio

What nickname does Mercutio give Tybalt when describing his fencing skills?

• More than Prince of Cats
• The Duke of Dark Corners
• The King of Swords
• The Prince of Shadows

What does Mercutio declare about Romeo after their witty exchange of puns?

• That Romeo is now sociable and truly himself again
• That Romeo has lost his sense of humor entirely
• That Romeo is hiding a terrible secret
• That Romeo should challenge Tybalt immediately

Where does Romeo tell the Nurse that he and Juliet will be married?

• At Friar Laurence's cell
• At the Capulet chapel
• At the church of St. Peter
• At the Prince's palace

What does Romeo arrange to have delivered to the Nurse behind the abbey wall?

• A rope ladder
• A wedding ring
• A love letter
• A bag of gold coins

What rival suitor does the Nurse mention when speaking privately with Romeo?

• Paris
• Tybalt
• Benvolio
• Mercutio

Which of these events actually happened in this chapter?

What does "ropery" mean when the Nurse complains about Mercutio's behavior?

• Roguish or vulgar behavior
• Rope-making skills
• Excessive talking
• Physical clumsiness

When Mercutio mentions "the immortal passado," he is referring to:

• A fencing thrust made while stepping forward
• A type of Italian dance move
• A poisoned dagger
• A formal challenge to a duel

What does "shrift" mean when Romeo tells the Nurse to have Juliet "come to shrift this afternoon"?

• Confession to a priest
• A secret meeting place
• A formal engagement ceremony
• A market or fair