Act II    Romeo and Juliet Study Sheet

 Vocabulary:  Write a definition and a sentence for each word below.

adieu  scurvy
poultice rancor
perjury intercession
enmity    perverse
predominant impute

love

 

Writing and Grammar
Write a paragraph at least ten sentences long.  Explain in this paragraph what you think love is and why it is important in the lives of people.

Comprehension 
Answer each question in your notebook.

  1. After the party, why does Romeo hide from his friends?
  2. Do Romeo’s companions realize he has fallen in love with Juliet?

Justify your answer?

  1. What happens in the garden?
  2. How would you describe Romeo’s approach to love?
  3. Who is Friar Laurence?  What special herb does he have?
  4. What does Romeo ask Friar Laurence to do?
  5. What doubts does the Friar have about Romeo’s plans.
  6. What part does the old nurse play in the lovers’ plan.  What kind of person is she?
  7. Tybalt sends Romeo a surprise.  Exactly what was the surprise?
  8. Where do the lovers meet and for what purpose?