Act 1
Juliet is this age
What is "thirteen"?
Why is Romeo afraid of going to the party?
Because he had a bad dream, which he reads as an omen
Romeo sees the light from Juliet's balcony says, "It is the East and Juliet is....."
What is "the sun"?
"To bite one's thumb" means...
"Screw you!"
Romeo is a Montague and Juliet is this
What is a "Capulet"?
Romeo is in love with this person first
Who is Rosaline?
He is ANGRY
Why is Friar Lawrence shocked that Romeo wants to marry Juliet?
Because Romeo was literally in love with Rosaline less than 24 hours ago
"Star-crossed" means...
"Doomed, fated for tragedy"
Who is "Tybalt"?
What will happen to the next person that begins a fight in Verona streets?
They will be EXECUTED!
How does Lord Capulet respond to Romeo crashing the party?
"Take no note of him"/ leave him alone
Juliet tells Romeo not to swear by the moon because it is "inconstant" and "variable", meaning she worries Romeo's love will be...
Fickle, inconsistent; that he will change his mind
"Chaste" means...
"pure, holy, religious, married to God, unable to marry or have children"
Romeo's best friend and a "kinsman" of the Prince
Who is "Mercutio"?
This is used to explain the setting, the events, and the duration of the play
What is "the Prologue"?
Juliet and Romeo both inquire about each other's identities through this person
Who is "the Nurse"?
Analyze Friar Lawrence's advice to Romeo and Juliet during their wedding ceremony:
"These violent delights have violent ends
And in their triumph die, like fire and powder,
Which, as they kiss, consume. The sweetest honey
Is loathsome in his own deliciousness
And in the taste confounds the appetite.
Therefore love moderately. Long love doth so."
Be patient, love slowly, don't rush if you want a long and a happy life together
"Shrift" means...
"Confession"
Who is "Benvolio"?
Mercutio gives a long speech about this fictional person while the boys walk to the Capulet party
Who is "Queen Mab"?
Romeo says he is a "pilgrim" and Juliet is this...
What is "a holy shrine"?
Why does the Nurse go see Romeo?
To make sure he is serious about marrying Juliet
"Ghostly" means...
"Spiritual, religious, holy"
The head of state in Verona
Who is "the Prince"?