Romeo and Juliet 1
Why does Friar Lawrence say that exile is a good thing?
Because Romeo could have been put to death.
Who kills Mercutio?
Tybalt
How many teeth does the Nurse have?
She has four teeth left.
Juliet's parents think she is crying because of what?
They think she is crying due to Tybalt's death.
What figurative language is in the following quote?
"But soft, what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun."
Metaphor: Juliet is the sun.
Why is Romeo not executed?
Because it was seen as a "just" murder. Tybalt had just killed Mercutio.
Why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt?
Romeo is now his cousin by marriage.
How is Tybalt related to Juliet?
Tybalt is her cousin.
Why does the Friar finally agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He believes it will bring the families together again.
What is the town and country where the play is set?
Verona, Italy
In the first act Capulet tells Paris to wait this many more years for Juliet
Why does Mercutio fight Tybalt?
He wants to protect Romeo's honor since Romeo will not do so.
How old is Juliet in the play?
She is 13 years old.
Which member of the Capulet household is not only aware of the marriage between Romeo and Juliet, but is assisting with it?
The nurse knows and assists with the marriage.
What will happen to Juliet if she refuses to marry Paris?
She will be disowned (rejected by her parents).
What month is the play set in?
Why does Tybalt want to fight Romeo?
Tybalt feels disrespected because Romeo and his friends crashed the Capulet party.
How soon is the wedding to Paris supposed to be?
The wedding is on Thursday, 3 days away.
Who is Susan?
She is the nurse's daughter who died.
What does Mercutio say as he dies, and why does he say it?
"A curse (plague) on both your houses!" He said this because he was dying, and it was because the two families could not get along.
Where is Romeo exiled?
He is exiled to Mantua.
Why does Capulet agree to move up the marriage?
1. Lord Capulet wants to marry her to someone he trusts since his male heir, Tybalt, is dead.
What does Lady Capulet want to happen to Romeo after Tybalt dies?
She thinks Romeo should die.
Who is Queen Mab, and what does she represent?
She is the fairies' midwife and a metaphor for human desire.
Who says this line:
“Hang thee, young baggage, disobedient wretch! / I tell thee what: get thee to church a’ Thursday,”
Lord Capulet said this line.