Act 1
What does to mean to "bite your thumb" at someone?
You are giving someone the finger
Why is Friar Lawrence surprised by Romeo's decision to marry Juliet?
He loved Rosaline just a day ago and Juliet is a Capulet
Why does Juliet defend Romeo's actions?
He is her husband
What is happening in Scene 4?
They are getting ready for the wedding
Why is Paris at Juliet's tomb?
Paris has come to Juliet's tomb to bring flowers and weep.
Why does Romeo read the invitation to the Capulet party?
The servant cannot read and he needs someone to tell him who to invite.
Why does Friar Lawrence agree to preform the wedding?
he wants to help Romeo be with his love
In scene 4, what does Capulet tell Paris?
Paris and Juliet will be married on Thursday.
How does Paris explain the sudden haste of the marriage plans?
Tybalt's death has everyone in grief.
Why does Romeo go to the Apothecary?
Romeo goes to the Apothecary to buy poison.
What does Juliet's mother encourage her to do?
Look at Paris and try to fall in love with him
What time will Juliet send word to Romeo the following day?
at exactly 9 o'clock in the morning
How does Romeo contribute to Mercutio's death?
Romeo interferes with the fight and Tybalt reaches around Romeo and stabs Mercutio because Mercutio couldn't see Tybalt.
What does Juliet say that makes her father happy?
She's sorry and she will marry Paris.
Why is the letter not delivered to Romeo?
Friar John is not able to deliver the letter because he is quarantined while visiting the sick.
Who first notices Romeo at the party?
Tybalt
Who calls to Juliet while she is on the balcony talking to Romeo?
Nurse
What punishment does Escalus give Romeo?
Romeo is banished
If Friar Lawrence cannot help her, wha does Juliet threaten to do?
Why does the Apothecary hesitate in selling Romeo the poison?
It is against the law in Mantua to sell the substance
Who is Queen Mab?
The queen of fairies in the folklore time
What excuse does Nurse use to delay giving Juliet the news from Romeo?
telling Juliet about her back aches.
At the end of scene 5, why is Juliet so angry with the nurse?
The nurse tells her to marry Paris and forget about Romeo.
Why won't the Friar tell Paris Juliet is already married?
He could get in a lot of trouble
Who kills Paris?
Romeo