Act 1
What are the young men fighting about in Scene 1?
Their families despise each other over whose master is better.
When Juliet appears on her balcony what does Romeo compare her to?
The morning sun
What punishment does Escalus give Romeo?
Romeo is banished
According to lord Capulet, what will happen to the preparations that were made for the wedding?
They will be used for the funeral.
Why is Paris at Juliet's tomb?
To bring flowers and weep
Why are Romeo and Juliet ¨star cross¨ lovers?
Because they loved each other but could not be open about their relationship.
Why is Frair Lawrence surprised by Romeo's decision to marry Juliet?
Because he was deeply in love with Rosaline a day ago.
Why does Juliet defend Romeo's actions?
He is her husband.
How do Capulet, his wife, the nurse, and Paris react when they find Juliet?
They are devastated and they weep.
Why is the letter not delivered to Romeo?
Friar John is not able to deliver the letter because he is quarantined while visiting the sick.
How does Romeo describe the woman he loves in scene 1?
¨the most beautiful of all¨
What has Frair Lawrence been out gathering in his basket?
flowers and herbs
Why does Mercutio fight Tybalt?
To defend Romeo
What does Juliet say she will do if she cannot find a way out of marrying Paris?
She will kill herself.
How much does Romeo pay for the poison?
He pays 40 ducats for the poison.
What punishment does the prince say will come to anyone who brawls in the streets again?
Death
What excuse does Nurse use to delay giving Juliet the news from Romeo?
That she is hurting and out of breath.
What does Romeo mean when he states ¨Thy love has made me effeminate¨?
Romeo says his love for Juliet has turned him into a weak and helpless girl.
Where does Friar Laurence say Romeo and Juliet will go after Juliet awakens?
They will go to Mantua
Romeo gives Balthasar two reasons for entering the Capulet’s tomb. What are those two reasons?
He wants to see Juliet's face and take her ring.
In what poetic form is the Prologue written in?
Sonnet
How does the Nurse feel about Juliet marrying Romeo?
She feels like Juliet only likes Romeo for his looks.
Who does Mercutio blame for his death?
He blames the Montague and Capulet households.
How does Juliet show her maturity and independence in scene 3?
She starts to do things on her own and has taken control of her own life.
What does Romeo foreshadow in his soliloquy about his dream?
Juliet will find him dead.