Scene 1
What was the insulting gesture?!
Sampson bites his thumb at Abraham!
Who asks Capulet for Juliet's hand in marriage?!
What does Lady Capulet want her daughter to do?!
Get married!
What are the boys wearing that will help them get into the party?
Masks!
Where do Romeo and Juliet meet?
The Capulet party!
Who tries to break up the fight?!
Benvolio!
The servant says Romeo and Benvolio can go to the party under one condition. What is it?
If they are NOT Montagues!
Who does Juliet's mother want her to focus on?
Paris
Romeo is scared something terrible will happen at the party and lead to what?!
His untimely death!
At the end of Act 1, what does the Nurse tell Juliet?
Romeo is a Montague!!!
Who makes the fight even worse?!
Tybalt
Why does Romeo agree to go to the party?!
True or False: Juliet is very interested in Paris
False! Hasn't thought about him or marriage, but will look at him for her mother's sake.
Last night, what showed Romeo that going to the masquerade is a bad idea?
A bad dream!
When Tybalt hears Romeo, what does he want to do?!
Kill him immediately!
Lady Montague stops her husband from fighting who?!
Lord Capulet
3 adjectives to describe Benvolio?!
Uplifting, kind, caring
In a play: What is a long, uninterrupted speech by one character called? (ex: Nurse gave one)
Shakespeare hints at future events multiple times. What is this literary device called?!
Foreshadowing
What is the first thing Romeo notices about Juliet?!
Her immense beauty
The Prince's scary threat demonstrates that the people of Verona are sick of what?!
The Montagues and Capulets fighting!
How long does Capulet want Juliet to wait for marriage? After stating this, what does he say to Paris?
2 years. He says he can still try to win her heart in the meantime. Then, he invites to the masquerade.
How long has the Nurse been taking care of Juliet?
Juliet's whole life! (entire childhood)
Mercutio thinks that dreams...
A. Reveal messages from the gods
B. Predict the future with accuracy
C. Reflect hidden fears and anxieties
D. Only show what the dreamer wants to see
D. Only show what the dreamer wants to see
Capulet is very cautious of hurting Romeo. Why? (2 reasons)
1) Romeo is a good kid / respected all over Verona
2) He doesn't want to disturb his guests / start a fight