Act IV  Romeo and Juliet Worksheet

Vocabulary:  Define each word and use it in a good sentence.

Comprehension:  Answer these questions in complete sentences in your notebook.

1.       Why does Paris call on Friar Laurence?

2.     What is Friar Laurence’s scheme to prevent the marriage of Juliet and Paris?

3.     What doubts does Juliet have before she finally takes the potion?

4.     Who finds Juliet “dead”?

5.     What does Juliet’s wedding turn into?

Writing:  Juliet has some choices before her in Act IV such as:

1.       Should she keep her marriage to Romeo a secret?

2.       Should she tell her mother?

3.       Should she go with Romeo?

4.       Should she go to someone for advice?  Who?

In a paper, explain what you would do under these circumstances and why.  Use a topic sentence, three supporting sentences and a concluding sentence!