Timeline
Which act has the famous balcony scene?
Act 2
Montague's only son.
Romeo
"But soft, what light through window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun."
Romeo
Why does Romeo kill Tyblat?
Who was not allowed to act on stage during Shakespearean times?
Which act do Romeo and Juliet get married?
Act 2
Capulet's only daughter
Juliet
What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet."
Juliet
Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
Because Friar thinks that it will help end the feud.
Name a character that provides comic relief?
Mercutio, Nurse, Peter
Which act do Tybalt and Mercutio die?
Act 3
A close friend and cousin to Romeo.
Peacemaker of the group.
Benvolio
"A plague on both your houses!"
Mercutio
Why do Juliet's parents agree to Paris's proposal and plan a quick wedding?
Because of Tybalt's death.
What do Tybalt, Paris, Mercutio, and Juliet all have in common?
All died by stabbing
Which act are Juliet's parent's preparing for her wedding?
Act 4
Decrees death to anyone starting a fight in the town.
Prince
"Younger than she are happy mothers made."
Paris
Why does Romeo tell Tybalt he loves him?
He is Juliet's cousin so now Romeo's cousin by marriage.
When a character speaks their thoughts alone on stage.
At the end of Act I, who knows about Romeo and Juliet's love for one another?
No one except the two of them.
Mercutio
"Wisely and slow, they stumble that run fast."
Friar Lawrence
Why doesn't Friar John give Romeo the letter?
He is stuck in a house because of the plague.
What year was Shakespeare born?
1564