Act 1
Do Romeo's parent's know what is troubling him?
No, they can't figure it out
Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He thinks it will end the fighting/ feuds between the Capulet's and Montagues
Why did Tybalt come looking for Romeo?
He wants to challenge Romeo to a duel
Why is Friar Lawrence reluctant to marry Juliet and Paris?
He knows Juliet is already married to Romeo
Where does scene 1 take place?
Mantua
Who tells us how old Juliet is?
The nurse
Why is Friar Lawrence surprised by Romeo deciding to marry Juliet?
Because he just loved Rosaline a few days ago
What punishment does Romeo get?
He's banished/exiled
If Friar Lawrence can't help her, what does Juliet threaten to do?
Kill herself
Why does Romeo go to the Apothecary?
To buy poison
Who tries to break up the fighting?
Benvolio
What excuse does the Nurse use to delay giving Juliet the news from Romeo?
That her back aches and she's out of breath
What is Romeo's reaction to getting banished?
He'd rather be dead than live without Juliet.
What's ironic about Juliet's conversation with Paris?
She already is a wife
Who brings Romeo the news that Juliet is dead?
Balthasar
What are the men fighting about?
Their families despise each other over whose master is better
What is Romeo doing at the beginning of this act?
Jumping over the Capulet's wall to see Juliet
At the end of Act 2, what does Juliet ask the nurse to do?
Find Romeo
Why does Friar Lawrence think that Juliet will accept his plan?
He knows she doesn't want to get married to Paris
Why is the letter not delivered to Romeo?
Friar John was quarantined while visiting the sick
What is the Prince's reaction to them fighting?
Really mad, they will be killed if they fight again
What time will Juliet send word to Romeo on the following day?
At exactly 9:00 a.m.
Why is Juliet upset with the nurse?
Because the nurse told her she should marry Paris and forget about Romeo
Describe Friar's plan for Juliet (7 steps)
1) Go home and agree to marry Paris
2) Make sure she's alone
3) Drink the potion he gave her
4) Sleep for 42 hours
5) Letter will be sent to Romeo
6) Romeo and Friar will be there when she wakes up
7) Go to Mantua
How much money does Romeo pay for the poison?
40 ducats