Scene 1
At the beginning of the scene, why does Benvolio think there will be a fight? (hint, he blames this)
The HOT weather!
After Tybalt's death, the nurse speaks with Juliet. What news upsets Juliet the most?
Romeo's banishment
What does the Nurse give Romeo?
Juliet's ring
What decision does Lord Capulet make for his daughter?
To marry Paris
When lady Capulet enters Juliet's chambers, she sees her weeping. Why does she believe Juliet is weeping?
She believes Juliet is still weeping over the death of her cousin, Tybalt
Mercutio accuses Benvolio of having a short what?
Temper
What is so odd about the names Juliet calls Romeo when she discovers the terrible news?
The names are both insults and compliments
Romeo tells the Friar that he can't understand how Romeo feels. Why is this?
The Friar has never felt love
What is learned about Paris' character?
It seems he will be loyal to Juliet and his future inlaws/he is considerate and sympathetic
Lady Capulet is sending a man to Mantua to do what?
Poison Romeo
When Tybalt and Mercutio first begin arguing, what does Benvolio try to do?
He tries to break up the fight/maintain peace
Although the nurse doesn't like Romeo now, what does she promise Juliet?
Find Romeo and bring him back to comfort Juliet
Romeo says banishment is just as bad as what?
Death
During the discussion between the Capulets and Paris, what do they believe to be Juliet's current grief?
The death of her cousin Tybalt
Why does Lord Capulet get so angry when Juliet says she doesn't want to marry Paris?
He doesn't like her questioning his authority/she is ungrateful/unworthy
Why won't Romeo fight Tybalt?
He loves him/they are family/he married Juliet (Tybalt's cousin)
What does Juliet give the nurse so Romeo knows the message is from his wife?
a ring
What argument does the Friar use to prevent Romeo from taking his own life?
You were only banished, not executed/Juliet is alive
What day of the week does the discussion between the Capulets and Paris occur on?
Monday
What does Lord Capulet threaten if Juliet chooses to not marry Paris?
Kick her out/disown her, never speak to her again/leave her in the streets to starve and die
Why was Mercutio so easily stabbed?
Romeo got in between him and Tybalt/he was stabbed from under Romeo's arm (cheap shot)
What does Juliet threaten to do because Romeo is banished?
Go to her bed and stay there until she dies
At the end of scene 3, Romeo is told to do what before he leaves the city?
What day of the week do the Capulets and Paris decide the wedding to be on?
Thursday
At the end of scene 5, what is the Nurse's advice to Juliet?
To forget Romeo and marry Paris