The chorus returns to tell us that old desire now lies on his deathbed, a sign that the play’s romantic momentum is shifting. This Romeo And Juliet Act 2 Prologue Quiz will test your knowledge of the Rosaline to Juliet transition in the structure of a Shakespearean sonnet…
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Romeo And Juliet Act 2 Prologue Quiz Questions
- Who speaks the Prologue at the start of Act 2?
- What poetic form is the Act 2 Prologue written in?
- How many lines are contained in the Prologue?
- What has replaced Romeo’s former love for Rosaline?
- How does the Chorus describe Romeo’s past love?
- What is the main obstacle to Romeo and Juliet’s love?
- What word best describes Juliet in the Prologue?
- What gives Romeo and Juliet strength to meet?
- What does “Now old desire doth in his deathbed lie” mean?
- What does “Alike bewitched by the charm of looks” suggest?
- What emotion dominates the Prologue?
- What does “But passion lends them power” mean?
- What theme is introduced through the Prologue?
- What literary device dominates the Prologue?
- What has happened to Romeo’s feelings for Rosaline?
- What emotion best describes Juliet’s feelings toward Romeo?
- What is the tone of the Prologue?
- What does “And she steal love’s sweet bait from fearful hooks” imply?
- What does the Chorus mean by “Being held a foe, he may not have access”?
- What does “But their extreme sweet may be extreme sweet” foreshadow?
- What theme does the Chorus connect with fate?
- What character does not appear in this Prologue but is central to its warning?
- What idea does the Prologue reinforce about destiny?
- How does the Prologue function within the play?
- What does “And young affection gapes to be his heir” symbolize?
- What does the Prologue say about the lovers’ danger?
- What does “And she as much in love, her means much less” reveal about Juliet?
- Who is responsible for telling the audience the summary of events?
- What tone does Shakespeare use to present fate?
- What does the Prologue suggest about love and hate?