Scene 1
Scene 2
Scene 3
Scenes 4 and 5
Scene 5 and Quotes
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Why does Sampson bite his thumb at Abram?
To get Abram to start a fight with him
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List 2 reasons Capulet gives Paris for waiting to marry Juliet?
1. She is too young, wait two years 2. She is my only child, I'm not ready to let her go
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What is Juliet's response when her mother asks her thoughts on marriage?
Juliet says it is not something she has really thought about or considered
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How does Mercutio try to lighten Romeo's troubled mood?
By telling a fanciful story about Queen Mab
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How does Romeo react to learning he loves his enemy?
He says his life is in his enemy's hands now. He cannot stop his love
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Who tries to break up the fight?
Benvolio
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What condition does Capulet place on Paris marrying Juliet?
Juliet must consent (agree) to the marriage
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What role does the Nurse fulfill in the play?

Comic relief

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Why is Romeo apprehensive about going to the party?
He had a dream that if he goes he will start a chain reaction that will lead to his death.
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How does Juliet react when she learns she loves her enemy?
She is sad that her first love must be with someone she is supposed to hate but she cannot stop her love
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What decree does the Prince issue if the fighting continues?
Anyone caught fighting will be executed.
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Why does Romeo choose to go to Capulet's party?
So he can look at Rosaline
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What metaphor does Lady Capulet use when refering to Paris and his looks?
Paris' face is a book
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Why does Romeo decide to go to the party despite his misgivings?
He decides to let fate run its course
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Who said "What drawn and talk of peace? I hate the word as I hate hell, all Montagues and thee."
Tybalt
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What is bothering Romeo and what is the name for it?
He loves a girl who doesn't love him back - unrequited love
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Why does Benvolio want Romeo to go to Capulet's party?
So he can find someone new to replace Rosaline
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Why does Juliet agree to "look" at Paris during the party?
She wishes to please her mother.
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How does Tybalt react upon recognizing Romeo at the party?
He calls for his sword so he can kill him
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"If ever you disturb our streets again your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace."
Prince Escalus
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What advice does Benvolio give Romeo about his problem?
To forget about the girl by finding another beautiful girl to love
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How is Capulet's servant like a fisherman with a pencil?
He doesn't have the right tool to do his job. He can't read but he has to read a list of names in order to invite them to the party.
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Who is Susan?
The Nurse's daughter who died
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What 3 reasons does Capulet give when telling Tybalt to leave Romeo alone?
1. He is behaving like a gentleman 2. The people of Verona like him, and say he is virtuous 3. The people will be angry with me if he is hurt in my house 4. You will cause chaos at my party
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"My only love sprung from my only hate. Too early seen unknown and known too late"
Juliet
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