Characters
This character is Romeo’s cousin and a peacemaker between the two families.
Who is Benvolio?
When Juliet says “Wherefore art thou Romeo,” she is really saying what?
Why are you, Romeo, a Montague?
When Romeo is still upset by Rosaline’s rejection, what advice does Benvolio give his cousin?
What is find another girl?
What happened that caused Romeo to kill Tybalt?
What is Tybalt killed Mercutio?
“Juliet is the sun”
Who is Romeo?
This character sentences Romeo to exile or banishment after Romeo kills Tybalt.
Who is Prince Escalus?
When Romeo first sees Juliet at the balcony he compares her to the _____.
What is the sun?
Even though he is not a Montague, this person is a close friend of Romeo.
Who is Mercutio?
“I am a grave man”
Who is Mercutio?
This character wants Juliet to be happy. She first helps her be with Romeo then tells her to consider Paris.
Who is the Nurse?
Fill in the blank from Juliet’s speech. “That which we call _______ by any other word would smell as sweet.”
What is a rose?
In the beginning of the play Lord Capulet doesn’t want Juliet to marry Paris because _________________.
What is she is too young?
What key part of the Friar's plan fails, leading to Romeo and Juliet's deaths?
What is, the Friar's letter never reaches Romeo?
"Wisely and slow; they stumble the run fast"
Who is Friar Lawrence?
This character acts as Romeo’s confidante. Romeo turns to him for advice and support.
Who is Friar Lawrence?
When Romeo and Juliet agree to get married they have only known each other for how long? (estimate in less than or greater than # of days)
What is less than one day?
After Tybalt’s death Lord Capulet plans what for Juliet? AND on what day? (bonus point)
What is Juliet is to marry Paris on Thursday?
Tybalt’s death directly affects Romeo, but it also causes Lord Capulet to set what up?
What is a marriage between Juliet and Paris?
"I am fortune's fool"
Who is Romeo?
This character is often seen in the background. He is aware of Romeo and Juliet's marriage and delivers the news of Juliet's death to Romeo.
Juliet gets mad at Romeo for swearing his love by which object (it is inconsistent/always changing)?
What is the moon
When Romeo runs to Friar Lawrence after killing Tybalt, Friar tells Romeo to be thankful for three things. Name the ONE of the things he should be happy/thankful for.
What is Juliet is alive and well; Tybalt is dead otherwise Tybalt would have killed him; and the Prince only sentenced him to exile not death?
What did Romeo do that caused Tybalt to challenge him and eventually kill Mercutio?
What is show up at Capulet's party?
"See, where he comes. So please you, step aside. I’ll know his grievance or be much denied."
Who is Benvolio?