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Romeo and Juliet
Act 2, scenes 4â5 Quick Quiz
Romeo and Juliet
by:
William Shakespeare
Summary
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What Does the Ending Mean?
Summary & Analysis
Prologue
Act 1, scene 1
Act 1, scene 2
Act 1, scene 3
Act 1, scene 4
Act 1, scene 5
Act 2, prologue–scene 1
Act 2, scenes 2–3
Act 2, scenes 4–5
Act 3, scene 1
Act 3, scenes 2–4
Act 3, scene 5
Act 4, scenes 1–2
Act 4, scenes 3–5
Act 5, scenes 1–2
Act 5, scene 3
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Act 1
Prologue
Scene 1
Scene 2
Scene 3
Scene 4
Scene 5
Act 2
Prologue
Scene 1
Scene 2
Scene 3
Scene 4
Scene 5
Scene 6
Act 3
Scene 1
Scene 2
Scene 3
Scene 4
Scene 5
Act 4
Scene 1
Scene 2
Scene 3
Scene 4
Scene 5
Act 5
Scene 1
Scene 2
Scene 3
Characters
Character List
Romeo
Juliet
Friar Lawrence
Mercutio
Nurse
Main Ideas
Themes
Plot Analysis
Protagonist
Antagonist
Setting
Motifs
Symbols
Genre
Style
Point of View
Tone
Foreshadowing
Key Facts
Are Romeo and Juliet really in love?
Quotes
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Quotes By Theme
Love
Sex
Violence
Youth
Fate
Quotes By Section
Prologue
Act 1, scene 1
Act 1, scene 2
Act 1, scene 3
Act 1, scene 4
Act 1, scene 5
Act 2, prologue–scene 1
Act 2, scenes 2–3
Act 2, scenes 4–6
Act 3, scene 1
Act 3, scenes 2–4
Act 3, scene 5
Act 4, scenes 1–2
Act 4, scenes 3–5
Act 5, scenes 1–2
Act 5, scene 3
Quotes By Character
Romeo
Juliet
Mercutio
Friar Laurence
Nurse
Further Study
Context
What did Shakespeare’s audience know about Italy?
Why are there sonnets in Romeo and Juliet?
Movie Adaptations
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Act 1, scene 1
Act 1, scene 2
Act 1, scene 3
Act 1, scene 4
Act 1, scene 5
Act 2, prologue–scene 1
Act 2, scenes 2–3
Act 2, scenes 4–5
Act 3, scene 1
Act 3, scene 5
Act 3, scenes 2–4
Act 4, scenes 1–2
Act 4, scenes 3–4
Act 5, scene 3
Act 5, scenes 1–2
Character Analysis
Character List
Context
Plot Overview
Prologue
Themes Motifs and Symbols
Study Questions
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Companion Texts
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
Sample A+ Essay
How To Cite No Fear Romeo and Juliet
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Act 2, scenes 4–5 Quick Quiz
1
of 5
Why doesn't the Nurse tell Juliet right away what Romeo said
She has to prepare herself to deliver bad news.
She thinks that Juliet needs to learn patience.
She claims to be tired and out of breath.
She doesn't want Juliet to marry Romeo.
2
of 5
How does Romeo plan on entering Juliet's room on their wedding night
By bribing the Nurse
By climbing a ladder
By breaking down the door
By sliding down the chimney
3
of 5
Why isn't Romeo worried about future misfortunes
Misfortunes are easily prevented by taking precautions.
He knows that Juliet will protect him from misfortune.
He has already defeated all of his enemies.
No misfortune can be as great as his happiness.
4
of 5
What advice does Friar Lawrence give Romeo before the wedding
Do not love too intensely
Do not betray Juliet
Do not forget to honor God
Do not confuse lust with love
5
of 5
Why does Juliet refuse to describe her love to Romeo before their wedding
Her love has already been described by Romeo.
Her love is too great to be described.
She doesn't actually love Romeo.
She is too nervous to speak.
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No Fear Romeo and Juliet
NO FEAR
Character List
CHARACTERS
Romeo: Character Analysis
CHARACTERS
Plot Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
Are Romeo and Juliet really in love?
MAIN IDEAS
Quotes by Theme
QUOTES
Themes
MAIN IDEAS
Review Quiz
FURTHER STUDY
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