Romeo and Juliet
To which family does Juliet belong?
Juliet finds out that Romeo is a __________.
Montague
Romeo is deeply in love with ________ at the begining of the play
Rosalin
Who is Romeo’s mentor and spiritual advisor?
Friar Lawrence.
Who brings up marriage first?
Juliet
This story mainly takes place in _______________________________, Italy.
Verona
Romeo finds out that Juliet is a __________.
Capulet
This character is aggressive and combative.
Tybalt
Why does the Friar finally agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He believes it will stop the feud between the families.
Why does Paris fight Romeo?
Paris saw Romeo breaking into Juliet's tomb (not knowing they were married) and thought he was going to violate Juliet's body or vandalize the tomb
What happens if the Prince catches the two houses fighting again?
They'll pay with their lives/be executed
Romeo goes to the party to see ______________.
Rosaline
Why does Romeo ultimately kill Tybalt?
Because Tybalt killed Mercutio.
Which member of the Capulet household is not only aware of the marriage, but is assisting with it?
The nurse.
What does Juliet think of the nurse after she tells her to leave Romeo for Paris?
She no longer trusts the nurse or tells her any secrets/feels betrayed
How many people die in the play?
6 people
Who is Romeo's inappropriate/humorous friend?
Mercutio
At the start of the balcony scene, who doesn't see whom?
Juliet doesn't see Romeo
How does the Prince punish Romeo after he kills Tybalt.
Banishes him to Mantua.
Why do Juliet’s parents think she is sad?
Because of Tybalt’s death
Why does Romeo try to stop the fight with Tybalt at first in Act 3?
He wants peace between his family and his new wife's family.
Who is Lord Capulet worried about starting a fight?
Tybalt
What do Romeo and Juliet plan to do the following day after the balcony scene?
Get married.
What does Juliet mean when she says, "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet?"
She loves Romeo even though his name is Montague.
Why does Paris visit the churchyard at night?
He's grieving Juliet and is going to put flowers on her grave
How long does the prologue say the play will be?
Two Hours
The Prince is an important figure in Verona. What is his name?
Escalus
What is the technique of "It is the East and Juliet is the sun"?
Metaphor
What are Mercutio's last words?
A plague on both your houses
State 3 themes of the play.
Love, Conflict, Hate