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Scene 2
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Who said "That which we call a rose by any other word would smell as sweet"?
Juliet
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Why does Romeo climb the orchard wall?
He is avoiding/hiding from his friends
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According to Friar Lawrence, how are men like herbs?
both have the capacity/ability to do great good or harm depending on the choices made
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Why did Tybalt send a letter to Romeo?
To challenge him to a duel
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What does Friar Lawrence mean by the simile "...like fire and powder"?
He is saying that Romeo's love is too intense and will burn out quickly like gunpowder being lit by a match
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"But soft, what light through yonder window breaks, it is the east and Juliet the sun"
Romeo
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What does Juliet mean when she says "O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?
She's asking why the man she loves has to be Romeo Montague, her enemy
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What does Friar Lawrence say about Romeo's love?
IT is shallow and superficial, he only loves with his eyes?
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What 2 reasons does Mercutio have for worrying about Romeo in a duel with Tybalt?
1. Romeo won't fight well because he is distracted by love 2. Tybalt is a much better swordsman than Romeo
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What does Friar Lawrence mean by "love moderately"?
Romeo needs to control his emotions more and not be so intense so that his love will last longer
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"Deny thy father and refuse thy name"
Juliet
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Why doesn't Juliet want Romeo to swear by the moon?
The moon is inconstant, always changing and she is afraid his love will not be steady but will change like the moon
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What does Romeo say is the difference between his love for Rosaline and his love for Juliet?
Rosaline's love was unrequited but Juiet loves him back
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What excuse must Juliet use to get to Friar Lawrence's cell?
That she is going to confession
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Why doesn't Friar Lawrence leave Romeo and Juliet alone?
He is worried they will get carried away passion and act inappropriately before they are married
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"Two may keep counsel, putting one away"
Nurse
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What does Juliet mean by the simile when she fears their love will be like lightning?
It will be powerful but over quickly leaving damage behind
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Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He thinks it may end the feud
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Why does the Nurse need a rope ladder?
So Romeo can get to Juliet's room to consummate the marriage
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What happens at the end of Act 2?
Romeo and Juliet get married
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"For nought so vile on this earth doth live; but to the earth some special good doth give"
Friar Lawrence
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What is Juliet afraid Romeo will think after hearing her private thoughts?
That her heart was too easily won and that her love isn't very strong.
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What does Friar Lawrence mean when he says "...check'ring the eastern clouds with streaks of light"
That it is dawn, the sun is rising
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What interesting news does the Nurse share with Romeo?
Paris wanting to marry Juliet?
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What is Friar Lawrence concerned about at the beginning of this scene?
That the marriage will cause sorrow