Act 1
What two families start the fight in the street at the start of the play?
Capulet and Montague
What does Romeo do after he leaves the party?
He hides in the Capulet garden and goes to Juliet’s house.
Who kills Mercutio?
Tybalt
Who is worried about Juliet after Act 3?
The Nurse or Friar Laurence worries about Juliet.
Who are the two main characters of the play?
Romeo and Juliet
What family does Romeo belong to?
Montegue
Where does Romeo hide while he speaks to Juliet?
On the balcony / in the orchard (he hides in the garden below).
Whom does Romeo kill after Mercutio dies?
What punishment does the Prince give Romeo for killing Tybalt?
What is the Friar's plan?
Juliet will drink the potion that will put her to sleep until Romeo can come back and get her.
Who is Mercutio related to?
The prince.
Where does Romeo first see Juliet?
Her family party
What do Romeo and Juliet decide to do when they meet on the balcony?
They promise to marry each other.
What punishment does the Prince give Romeo for killing Tybalt?
He is banished
Who is Juliet supposed to marry after Romeo is banished?
Paris
Describe Mercutio in fewer than 5 words
Loud, silly, opinionated, attention seeker
Who tries to make peace between the two families during the street fight?
Benvolio
Who helps Romeo and Juliet get married?
Nurse and Friar Laurence helps them marry.
How does Juliet react when she learns about Tybalt’s death and Romeo’s punishment?
She is shocked and torn — she is sad for Tybalt but still loves Romeo.
What lesson or message can you find in Romeo and Juliet?
“A secret plan can give hope but can also be dangerous.”
Summarize the play in 1-2 sentences.
Two young people fall in love but their families fight. Because of this, sad things happen and people get hurt.”
Why is Romeo sad at the beginning of Act 1? (Give one clear reason.
He is sad that Rosaline does not love him back
Why does Friar Laurence agree to marry them?
He thinks it will bring the families together. Help make peace.
What does banishment mean?
To be sent away and to never come back
Create a short warning that someone in the play might say before trying a risky plan.
“Be careful — secret plans can cause big trouble if they go wrong.”
What is the name of the city they play takes place in?
Verona