Scene I
In which town AND country is the play set?
Verona, Italy
What "suit" does Paris bring to Capulet at the start of the scene?
He wants to marry Juliet.
Lady Capulet became a mother at what age?
Juliet's.
Who is Queen Mab?
She is the fairies' mid-wife.
Who tells Juliet Romeo's last name?
The Nurse.
Is Benvolio a Montague or a Capulet? What is his relation to one of our main characters?
He is Romeo's cousin; a Montague.
Why is the Capulet servant the wrong man for the job in inviting people to the feast?
He can't read.
What is Lady Capulet's opinion of Paris?
She is thrilled that he is interested in Juliet. He is essentially Verona's most eligible bachelor.
What does Mercutio think about dreaming?
It's meaningless and we shouldn't pay attention to the nonsense our brains come up with.
Who tells Romeo Juliet's last name?
The Nurse.
Romeo uses the following phrases to describe the family feud: "heavy lightness", "serious vanity", "feather of lead."
What type of figurative language is being used?
Oxymoron
What is odd about Lord Capulet's willingness to let Juliet have a say in whom she marries?
The norm for their social class was prearranged marriage.
What is Juliet's response to her mother's opinion?
She isn't very interested in marriage, but she'll check him out at the party and put some thought into it.
What does Queen Mab do?
Delivers babies for fairies, and dreams to people.
How does Tybalt identify Romeo at the party?
Why does Benvolio want to crash the party? Why does Romeo agree?
Benvolio wants Romeo to get over Rosaline and find a new girl. Romeo wants to just stare at Rosaline.
What does Juliet's response tell us about her character?
She is an obedient daughter and reasonable girl.
What does Romeo say about dreams?
He believes dreams are a look into our fate/destiny.
Why doesn't Capulet throw Romeo out?
He doesn't believe Romeo to be a troublemaker, and doesn't want the chaos in the party.
What is the name of the first girl Romeo claims to love? Why won't she be with him?
Rosaline has vowed to become a nun.
How old is Juliet, and what are Capulet's initial thoughts on her being ready to marry?
Juliet is two weeks from 13 at this point. He wants her to wait a "couple" more summers- at least 14.
Give one example the Nurse babbled about in reference to stories from Juliet's infancy.
There was an earthquake one day while Juliet was breastfeeding.
Juliet once fell on her face while learning to walk, nd the Nurse's husband told her one day she'll have enough sense to fall on her back instead.
How does Romeo interpret his latest vivid dream?
He says based on the dream he had, something bad will be set into motion at this party that will eventually lead to his early demise. He still goes.
What could we infer about the Nurse in this scene?
The interaction between the Nurse and Romeo and the Nurse and Juliet foreshadows that she may become the messenger for the pair.