Romeo and Juliet Act 1
This is where the majority of the play takes place. (City, Country)
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
The meaning of "thine"
What is yours?
The meaning of "oft"
What is often?
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.
The meaning of "wherefore"
why
The meaning of "hark"
What is listen?
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
The meaning of "hither"
What is here?
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.
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.
Juliet is like the sun and is the most beautiful.
The meaning of "anon"
What is right away?
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
In Act II, Scene iii, how does Friar Lawrence react to Romeo's news and plans?
-with shock because Romeo was crying over Rosaline just yesterday
-that Romeo's moving too quickly with Juliet
-He agrees to perform their marriage as soon as possible.
The meaning of "ere"
What is before?