Act II Scene 4

Question 1

What happens in this scene

Answer 1

1. Mercutio and Benvolio search for Romeo. and mercutio is amused that the “prince of cats’ requested a duel with Romeo
2. He mocks the nurse with bawdy replies when she asks for Romeo
3. Romeo and Juliet were to be married at the Friar’s place and the nurse was to to collect a rope so that Romeo can enter Juliets window on their wedding night

Question 2

What does Mercutio call Romeo in this scene?

Answer 2

A ‘hard-hearted wench’

Question 3

What does Mercutio day to the nurse to mock her?

Answer 3

‘for her fans the fairer face’

‘ A bawd, a bawd!”

Question 4

News that the wedding would take place at 2pm illustrates…

Answer 4

the speed with which Romeo and Juliet meet and are to be married