Romeo
Describe Romeo's mood at the beginning of Act 1.
Sad, depressed
How many siblings does Juliet have?
None
Name the literary device:
"From forth the fatal loins of these two foes,
A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life..."
foreshadowing
How does Juliet find out that Romeo is a Montague?
Her nurse tells her.
Who gives the Queen Mab speech in Act 1?
Mercutio
Who is Romeo in love with at the beginning of Act 1?
Rosaline
Who is the first person to express interest in marrying Juliet?
Paris, kinsman to the prince
Name the literary device:
Mercutio "That dreamers often lie."
Romeo "In bed asleep, while they do dream things true."
pun
Who is responsible for escalating the violence in the street brawl beyond a fight between servants?
Tybalt
Who built Queen Mab's carriage?
A carpenter (joiner) squirrel or an old grub
Why did Romeo feel uneasy about the party?
He had a dream.
How does Juliet react to her mother's suggestion that she marry Paris?
She said she will look at him with the intent of liking him if that is what her mother wishes her to do.
Name the literary device:
"O brawling love! O loving hate!"
oxymoron
What did the prince promise to do if there were any more fights between the Montagues and Capulets?
To kill Capulet and Montague
Who drives Queen Mab's wagon?
a gnat
What does Romeo compare to "two blushing pilgrims"?
his lips
Name two of Juliet's cousins.
Tybalt and Rosaline
Name the literary device:
Benvolio "Good morrow, cousin."
Romeo. "Is the day so young?"
Benvolio. "But new struck nine."
Descriptive dialogue
Why does Capulet allow Romeo to remain at the party?
Who is Mercutio related to?
Who tells Romeo about Juliet's identity?
What does Juliet think about Romeo's kissing skills?
"You kiss by the book."
She thinks he is a good kisser.
Name the literary device:
"What lady's that, which doth enrich the hand
Of yonder knight?"
Who said the following lines?
"I will withdraw; but this intrusion shall,
Now seeming sweet, convert to bitter gall."
Tybalt
Who is Queen Mab?
The fairies' midwife who brings dreams to sleeping humans