Act 1
What does the audience learn about the two families in the Prologue?
The two families have been feuding for years
Romeo is sad at this point in the play because he is in love. Who is it that won't love him back?
He is in love with Rosaline who won't return his love
What have Romeo and Juliet decided to do at the end of the balcony scene?
Get married
Who kills Tybalt?
Romeo
Why do Capulet and Lady Capulet think Juliet is upset?
They think she is grieving over Tybalt's death
Whose character has changed drastically from Act 1 to Act 3?
Lord Capulet
Who tries to stop the fight?
Benvolio
What does Paris ask Capulet?
if he can marry his daughter, Juliet
Where has Romeo hidden himself to see Juliet talking to herself?
He has jumped over the orchard wall into her back yard and is hiding behind a tree/bush
Who kills Mercutio and how?
Tybalt - by going under Romeo's arm when he stepped between the two of them
Why won't Romeo fight Tybalt (at first)?
Because he has just married Juliet and is now related to Tybalt
How does Juliet feel about the nurse by the end of act 3. How has this been a change?
The nurse has changed by now thinking Juliet should just marry Paris. Juliet is mad at the nurse but does not let her know.
Who wants the fight to continue?
Tybalt
How does Tybalt recognize Romeo at the party?
Tybalt recognizes Romeo's voice
Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marrying Romeo and Juliet?
he thinks the marriage might end the feud
What punishment does the Prince hand down to Romeo?
he is banished from Verona
Why does Mercutio fight Tybalt?
he thinks that Romeo is being a coward
How do the people of Verona feel about the Capulets and the Montagues?
They are annoyed of their constant fighting
Where does the play take place?
Verona, Italy
What is the answer Capulet gives to Paris in regards to his question?
First, Capulet says that Juliet is too young but then says that he needs to see if Juliet likes Paris
What does Mercutio say about Tybalt in regards to his sword fighting?
that he is the best, "the king of cats"
Capulet decides to do what after talking to Paris?
let Paris marry Juliet
Who tells the Prince what has happened and who doesn't believe this person?
Benvolio tells the Prince and Lady Capulet doesn't believe him
How do Romeo and Juliet meet?
Peter (servant of the Capulets) asks Romeo to read the party list because he can't read and since Romeo read it, Peter invites Romeo to the party. Peter did not realize Romeo was a Montague
How does the fight between the Capulet and Montague servants begin?
Sampson bites his thumb at the Montagues and then says that his master is better than theirs.
Who is known for being a jokester and gives a whole Queen Mab speech to Romeo about finding another love?
Mercutio
What does Juliet say about names in the balcony scene?
That names don't matter. Romeo would still be the same person no matter what his name was. "That which we call a rose would still smell as sweet".
Why does Benvolio want to get off the streets in this act?
He says it is hot out which makes the blood boil and people more willing to fight. Also, there are a lot of Capulets out.
What is Friar Lawrence's plan at the end of Act 3?
He tells Romeo to go to Mantua until the Friar can get him welcomed back
What does Romeo feel is worse than death?
Banishment/Exile