Prologue & Scene 1
How is Romeo acting and why is he acting that way?
Romeo is acting depressed because the girl he loves wants to remain morally pure.
What is the name of the woman Romeo loves?
Rosaline
Who do Romeo and Juliet find out each other's last names from?
The Nurse tells each of them the other's last name.
True or False:
Mercutio is a cousin and loyal friend to Romeo. He is a gentle young man who's good sense casts him in the role of a peacemaker.
False. The person described was Benvolio.
How old is Juliet?
Juliet is almost 14.
What effect do the star-crossed lovers' deaths have on their parents?
Their death ends the families' feud.
After Juliet tells her mother that she hasn't been giving marriage much thought what does her mother tell her?
She tells her that Paris wants to marry her.
How does Tybalt recognize Romeo and what did he do about it? Then, when he tells Lord Capulet(his uncle) what does he tell Tybalt?
Tybalt recognizes Romeo's voice and when he tells his uncle, his uncle tells him to leave Romeo alone because a fight will ruin the party.
Describe Paris in 3 words
Hot, wealthy bachelor
What does Paris ask of Capulet? What does he want?
He wants to marry his daughter, Juliet.
What threat does the Prince make to Lord Montague and Lord Capulet?
If the families fight, the punishment will be death.
What is Capulet's initial reaction and response to Paris vs. what he says after?
Initially he tells Paris to wait 2 years, but then he says yes if Juliet also agrees.
What does Romeo think at the end of Scene 4 after Mercutio talks about the Queen Mab?
He has a bad feeling that something bad is going to happen(at the party someone will die).
Who are Sampson and Gregory?
They are the first two people who speak in the play. They are servants for the Capulets.
Whose cousin is Paris?
The Prince
What is the purpose of the prologue?
The rowdy crowd needed to be enticed to listen carefully and pay attention so they didn't make a scene.
What problem does the servant have at the end of Scene 2? What happens as a result of this problem?
The servant can't read. He asks Romeo to read the guest list.
What does Mercutio say about dreams? How does Romeo feel about them?
Mercutio thinks they are all fantasy. Romeo seems to believe more in fate.
Describe Tybalt
Tybalt is a cousin to Juliet, and a nephew to Lady and Lord Capulet. He is a bad-tempered young man expert swordsman. He can be described as pugnacious.
What does Romeo think of Juliet the first time he sees her?
He thinks she is the most beautiful woman he has ever seen.
Who was fighting at the beginning of the first scene, why were they fighting, and who tried breaking up the fight?
The servants were the ones fighting because one bit his thumb at the other. Benvolio tried breaking up the fight because he is a peaceful guy who doesn't want his friend to get into trouble.
Why does Capulet think it will be easy for Montague and him to keep the peace?
He thinks they are mature men who should be able to control the actions of their family.
They talk about how hands and lips should be used for praying.
Which character is described as eager for Juliet to be married?
Her mother, Lady Capulet is described as eager for her daughter to be married.
What form of literature are the first words Romeo and Juliet ever speak to each other?
The first words Romeo and Juliet exchange are in the form of a sonnet.