Romeo and Juliet Act 1
This is where the majority of the play takes place.
Verona, Italy
This is the decision reached by Romeo and Juliet within 24 hours of knowing each other.
To be married
What role does Friar Lawrence mainly serve?
Romeo's spiritual advisor
What is the meaning of the Latin prefix counter-?
against
The meaning of "ere"
What is before?
The objects worn by Romeo and his friends to escape detection at the party.
Masks
These are the only characters that known about R&J's wedding.
Friar Lawrence and The Nurse
What is the main reason why Friar Lawrence agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He thinks the marriage will end the feud between the Capulets and the Montagues.
In Act II, Scene iii, how does Friar Lawrence react to Romeo's news and plans? Give me two answers.
He is concerned that Romeo will forget Juliet as quickly as he forgot Rosaline.
He agrees to perform the marriage of Romeo and Juliet as soon as possible.
The meaning of "hither"
What is here?
This person tells Romeo that Juliet is a Capulet.
The Nurse
This is what Juliet argues is meaningless and can be changed.
Romeo's family name.
Who wrote the letter that Mercutio and Benvolio are discussing in Act II Scene iv?
Tybalt
What is the overall meaning of these lines?
But soft? What light through yonder window breaks? It is the East, and Juliet is the sun! Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon, Who is already sick and pale with grief That thou her maid art far more fair than she.
the moon, and that Juliet is far more beautiful than the moon.
The meaning of "hark"
What is listen?
Who said this line? "My only love sprung from my only hate! Too early seen unknown and known too late!"
Juliet
In Act II of Romeo and Juliet which event is the most important development?
Romeo and Juliet's decision to get married.
Juliet speaks in blank verse, but the Nurse replies alternating between blank verse and prose. Which of the following statements represents the speaking styles?
A. Prose speech indicates that the Nurse is of lower social rank than Juliet.
B. Prose speech suggests that the Nurse is a more serious character than Juliet.
C. Prose speech shows the audience that the Nurse is more practical than Juliet.
D. Prose speech reminds the audience that the Nurse is considerably older than Juliet.
A. Prose speech indicates that the Nurse is of lower social rank than Juliet.
The meaning of "wherefore"
What is why?
The meaning of "thine"
What is yours?
This is the Full name of the character that threatens to kill anyone who starts fighting in the city.
Prince Escalus
Who Friar Laurence thinks Romeo was with all night.
Rosaline
Which of these activities is the best example of cunning?
A. Telling a convincing lie.
B. Writing a gossipy letter
C. Asking an insightful question
D. Running an efficient business
A. Telling a convincing lie.
The meaning of "anon"
What is right away?
The meaning of "oft"
What is often?