Act 1
This insulting physical gesture, performed by Sampson in the opening scene, sparks a street fight between the Capulets and Montagues
What is biting your thumb?
During the balcony scene, Juliet famously asks Romeo to "doff" this, which she says is "no part of thee."
What is his name?
Mercutio mocks Tybalt by calling him his feline-inspired nickname?
What is "the Prince of Cats"?
Who is this character? The son and heir of Montague and Lady Montague. A young man of about 16, he is handsome, intelligent, and sensitive. Though impulsive and immature, his idealism and passion make him an extremely likeable character.
Who is Romeo?
What is a monologue?
What is a long speech given by a character?
Romeo is initially depressed because this woman, whom he loves, has sworn to "still live chaste."
Who is Rosaline?
Juliet's famous line on the balcony of "O Romeo, Romeo. Wherefore art thou Romeo" means what?
What is "why are you called Romeo?"
Mercutio repeats this curse three times after being fatally wounded by Tybalt.
What is "A plague o' both your houses"?
Who is this character? The daughter of Capulet and Lady Capulet. A beautiful 13-year-old girl. She begins the play as a naive child who has thought little about love and marriage, but she grows up quickly upon falling in love.
What is an aside?
What is when a character speaks directly to the audience?
This "fairies' midwife" is the subject of Mercutio's famous Act 1, Scene 4 monologue about the source of dreams.
Who is Queen Mab?
While waiting for Romeo's message about their marriage, Juliet grows frustrated with this character for taking three hours to return.
Who is the nurse?
Romeo cries out "O, I am Fortune’s fool!" after committing this specific act.
What is killing Tybalt?
Who is this character? Montague's nephew. He is a thoughtful friend. He makes a genuine effort to defuse violent scenes in public places, though he is accused of having a nasty temper in private.
Who is Benvolio?
What is a soliloquy?
What is when a character speaks their inner thoughts aloud, no matter who is around?
Tybalt recognizes Romeo at the Capulet party by this specific characteristic.
What is his voice?
Tybalt sends a letter to Romeo’s father’s house containing this specific intent.
What is a challenge to a duel?
Following the deaths of Mercutio and Tybalt, Prince Escalus decrees this as Romeo's punishment.
What is banishment?
Who is this character? A Capulet. He is vain, fashionable, supremely aware of courtesy and the lack of it. He becomes aggressive, violent, and quick to draw his sword when he feels his pride has been injured.
Who is Tybalt?
Translate the following lines: "Hast thou not seen?"
What is "Have you not seen?"
This character stops Tybalt from attacking Romeo at the party, calling Romeo a "virtuous and well-governed youth."
Who is Lord Capulet?
Before the Friar agrees to marry Romeo & Juliet, what does he chastise Romeo about?
What is the Nurse's advice to Juliet after Romeo is banished and Lord Capulet insists on the marriage to Paris?
What is to marry Paris?
Who is this character? A kinsman to the Prince and close friend to Romeo. He overflows with imagination, wit, and, at times, a strange biting satire and brooding fervor.
Who is Mercutio?
Translate the following lines: "Alas, 'twas all for naught"
What is "O, it was all for nothing"