Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Romeo and Juliet Acts II and III Test Essay Questions

For the Romeo and Juliet Act II and Act III test, half of your test will be made up of an essay question. In order to make sure that you write accurate, specific, and relevant responses to the question asked, I am giving you the 3 questions in advanced. You are expected to be able to answer all 3 questions, but you will only be asked 1. The essay must be between 3 to 5 paragraphs. Good luck!

1. Throughout Act II and III, Romeo has demonstrated different sides to his personality. How are these different sides defined and how do they impact the actions that Romeo has on other characters?

2. In Act III, scene 1, Romeo is banished from Verona and many characters have a view on this idea of banishment. Explain how 3 different characters view his banishment and how his banishment affects the relationship between that character and Romeo and/or Juliet.

3. Mercutio's words throughout the play do not neatly agree with his final actions in life. Using evidence from the play to support your position, create a hypothesis that explains both his words and deeds. Why does Mercutio do the things he does, and say the things he says, and what is the audience supposed to learn from this?

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