Plot and Events
What causes the fight at the beginning of Act 1?
Two servants from the Montague and Capulet families insult each other and start fighting.
Who tries to stop fights and keep peace in Act 1? (Benvolio, Tybalt, or Mercutio)
Benvolio.
Why does Tybalt want to fight Romeo at end of Act 1?
Because Romeo attends the Capulet party uninvited.
What theme is shown by the long-lasting feud between the families?
Happiness
Hatred
Death
Hatred
What does night usually represent for Romeo and Juliet?
Safety and privacy.
Why does Romeo go to the Capulet party in Act 1?
He goes because he hears Rosaline will be there.
Who pressures Juliet to marry Paris in Acts 3–4? (Capulet, Nurse, or Friar)
Capulet.
What causes Mercutio to fight Tybalt?
He is angry that Romeo refuses to fight.
What theme is shown by Romeo and Juliet falling in love so quickly?
Toxic Love, Romantic Love, Impulsive Love
Impulsive love.
What does daylight usually represent for the lovers?
Danger and separation.
What secret decision do Romeo and Juliet make after the balcony scene?
They decide to get married.
Which character secretly marries Romeo and Juliet?
Friar Lawrence.
Why does Juliet feel betrayed by her family in Act 3?
They force her to marry Paris and refuse to listen to her.
What theme is shown when Romeo says he would rather die than live without Juliet?
True Love, Unhealthy Love, Romantic Love, Hatred, Depression
Unhealthy Love
Why is light often used to describe Juliet when Romeo talks about her in Act 2?
It shows how important and special she is to Romeo.
What event causes Romeo to be banished from Verona?
Romeo kills Tybalt after Tybalt kills Mercutio.
How does the Nurse change her advice to Juliet in Act 3?
She tells Juliet to marry Paris instead of supporting Romeo.
How does Romeo’s love for Juliet affect his decision to participate during the fight?
He refused to fight Juliet's family
How does Act 3 show the theme of choices having consequences?
One fight leads to death, exile, and broken families.
What does the potion symbolize in Act 4?
Risky solutions and desperation.
What plan does Friar Lawrence give Juliet to avoid marrying Paris?
He gives her a potion that will make her seem dead for a short time.
Which character believes he is helping but actually makes the situation more dangerous?
Friar Lawrence.
How does Capulet’s decision to move the wedding date increase the danger?
It rushes Juliet into taking the potion plan.
What theme is shown by adults making decisions without listening to Juliet?
Lack of control over one’s own life.
How do sleep and death symbols connect in Juliet’s plan?
Sleep is used to imitate death, showing how close the lovers are to real danger.