Characters
Who is Romeo's first love, before he meets Juliet?
Rosaline
Where do Romeo and Juliet first meet?
At the Capulet party
What family does Juliet belong to?
Capulet
A plague o' both your houses!" is famously uttered by which dying character?
Mercutio
This overarching theme is central to the play, highlighted by the deaths of Romeo and Juliet.
What is love (or tragic love)?
What is the name of the Friar who marries Romeo and Juliet?
Friar Laurence
What tragic event leads to Romeo's banishment?
Killing Tybalt
What family does Romeo belong to?
Montague
Complete the quote: "But soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the _______."
Sun
The long-standing conflict between the Capulets and Montagues represents this theme.
What is hate (or conflict/feud)?
Who is the fiery cousin of Juliet, known for his hatred of Montagues?
Tybalt
What is the name of the potion Friar Laurence gives to Juliet?
A sleeping potion (or vial of distilled liquor/drug)
Which family hosts the feast where Romeo and Juliet meet?
Capulet
Identify the speaker: "My only love sprung from my only hate!"
Juliet
Romeo and Juliet's quick decisions and their rapid descent into tragedy exemplify this theme.
What is impulsiveness (or haste/rashness)?
What is the name of the nurse who acts as a messenger between Romeo and Juliet?
The Nurse
Why does Friar John fail to deliver the letter to Romeo?
He was quarantined due to the plague.
What is the name of Romeo's father?
Lord Montague
Who says, "O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?
Juliet
The play constantly emphasizes the idea that certain events are unavoidable, no matter what the characters do.
What is fate (or destiny)?
Who is the Prince of Verona who banishes Romeo?
Prince Escalus
Where do Romeo and Juliet die?
In the Capulet tomb
What is the name of Juliet's mother?
Lady Capulet
"For never was a story of more woe / Than this of Juliet and her _______."
Romeo
Friar Laurence's actions, both good and bad, often lead to unintended consequences, reflecting this theme.
What are consequences (or unintended outcomes)?