Romeo climbs over the orchard wall and leaves his friends to mock him in the dark for his fixation on Rosaline. The Romeo And Juliet Act 2 Scene 1 Quiz will test your knowledge of the banter between Mercutio and Benvolio. Can you keep up with Romeo’s vanishing act?
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Romeo And Juliet Act 2 Scene 1 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 2 Scene 1 take place?
- Who appears on stage at the beginning of the scene?
- Why does Romeo hide from his friends?
- What do Benvolio and Mercutio think Romeo is doing?
- What time of night does this scene take place?
- How does Mercutio try to find Romeo?
- What does Mercutio say to summon Romeo?
- How does Benvolio react to Mercutio’s teasing?
- What literary device is used when Mercutio “conjures” Romeo?
- What does Mercutio say about Romeo’s love?
- How does Mercutio describe Rosaline?
- What does Mercutio accuse Romeo of being enslaved by?
- Why do Benvolio and Mercutio give up their search?
- Where does Romeo go after leaving his friends?
- What mood dominates the end of this scene?
- What does Mercutio think love does to a man?
- What tone does Mercutio use when speaking of Rosaline?
- What word best describes Benvolio’s attitude toward Romeo?
- What theme continues from the previous scene?
- What does the audience know that Mercutio and Benvolio do not?
- What dramatic technique is used when the audience knows more than the characters?
- What does Mercutio compare Romeo to during his teasing?
- What does Benvolio say about Romeo’s hiding place?
- What does Mercutio call Romeo when he cannot find him?
- How does Mercutio’s language reveal his view of love?
- What does Romeo’s absence symbolize in this scene?
- How does this scene prepare for the next one?
- What mood do Benvolio and Mercutio create with their dialogue?
- What quality of Romeo’s character is revealed by his departure?
- What overall theme does this short scene highlight?