Plot
Where did Romeo and Juliet meet (place, room, event?)
The Capulet Mansion, during a party, bathrooms separated by a fishtank
Who is Prince Escalus's kinsmen?
Mercutio
"A plague on both your houses!"
Mercutio
Explain the symbolism of Romeo and Juliet's costumes in the party scene
Juliet = innocent, virginal angel. Free of sin and blame.
Romeo = knight of shining armour, a saviour and a fighter.
What was Mercutio doing on the beach before Tybalt arrived looking for Romeo?
He was using his gun to shoot at the water
Who was Romeo pining over before meeting Juliet?
Rosaline
Who was Juliet engaged to?
Paris
"These violent delights have violent ends."
Friar Lawrence
What were all the guns in the movie named after?
Swords and knives. Each gun is referred to by the name of the sword used in the play or inscribed with the name of the sword or knife
What is the name of the actress who played Juliet?
Clare Danes.
What is the scene where Romeo and Juliet kiss in the pool called?
The Balcony Scene
Despite it not taking place primarily from the balcony as it does in the play
What is the name of the servant who mistakenly tells Romeo of Juliet's death?
Balthasar
"My only love sprung from my only hate,
Too early seen unknown, and known too late!"
Juliet
What was Tybalt dressed as in the party scene?
The Devil
42 hours
How many days does the play take place over?
Four to five
Sunday evening to Thursday morning
What is Tybalt's nickname?
The Prince of Cats
"An you be mine, I'll give you to my friend;
And you be not, hang, beg, starve, die in the streets"
Lord Capulet, telling Juliet she can die in the streets if she doesn't marry Paris.
On the beach, before Tybalt stabs Mercutio, the fight takes place on something symbolic. What is it?
A broken down theatre stage, an homage to Shakespeare
Describe Mercutio's outfit from the party scene
Mercutio wore a white curly wig, a silver jewelled crop top, a silver glittery skirt and matching high heels. He added gloves, a necklace and a cape briefly while on dancing.
Any description along these lines will suffice.
During the film, four people die. Can you explain all four deaths - who killed who, how and why?
Tybalt slew Mercutio while trying to fight Romeo, he stabbed him with a glass shard.
Romeo shot and killed Tybalt to avenge Mercutio.
Romeo killed himself by drinking poison because the thought Juliet was dead.
Juliet shot herself because she was grief stricken by Romeos death.
Romeo is to Benvolio as Tybalt is to...?
Juliet
"Romeo, the love I bear thee can afford
No better term than this: thou art a villain."
Tybalt
Lord and Lady Capulet were dressed as two powerful and enigmatic figures in the party scene. What were they?
Caesar and Cleopatra - who symbolize wealth and power but also tragedy. Caesar was famously stabbed on the floor of the senate and Cleopatra killed herself with a snake bite.
What does Father Lawrence have tattooed on his back?
A Cross, a common symbol in the movie.