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Romeo and Juliet: Answer All Questions in Complete Sentences in Order To Receive Full Credit
Romeo and Juliet: Answer All Questions in Complete Sentences in Order To Receive Full Credit
Romeo and Juliet: Answer All Questions in Complete Sentences in Order To Receive Full Credit
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English 9, Mrs. Astoreca
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Act II, scene iii
13. What does the Friar say about herbs, plants, and stones? (In other words, what practical lesson does he express
about their use?)
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14. Why does he think Romeo is visiting him at this time of day?
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15. How does Romeo respond to the Friar’s assumption?
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16. What does Romeo say to the Friar about his love for Juliet? What request does he make?
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17. What does the Friar criticize about Romeo once Romeo reveals he is talking about his enemy’s daughter?
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18. Do you think the Friar realized that Romeo never loved Rosaline and knew that Romeo was just in love with the
idea of love? Explain – do not respond with only “yes” or “no.”
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19. What is the Friar’s motive for agreeing to marry Romeo and Juliet?
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20. What warning does the Friar give Romeo when he urges haste (speed or rush)?
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Act II, scene iv
21. What does Mercutio still think is the cause of Romeo’s melancholy mood?
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22. What information does Benvolio share with Mercutio?
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23. What is the dramatic purpose of this information? In other words, how does this affect the action of the play?
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24. How does Mercutio describe Tybalt?
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