Fight Scene
How does Mercutio receive his fatal wound?
Romeo accidentally strikes him while trying to defend himself.
On what day is the wedding to Paris originally scheduled to take place?
Thursday
How does Juliet initially react when the Nurse tells her Romeo killed Tybalt?
She feels conflicted and betrayed.
What token of love does Juliet send to Romeo via the Nurse to show she still supports him?
A ring.
What is the Prince's official punishment for Romeo following the deaths of Mercutio and Tybalt?
Romeo is banished from Verona forever.
Why does Lord Capulet suddenly decide to move up the wedding between Juliet and Paris?
He thinks a celebration will help Juliet get over her extreme grief for Tybalt.
How does Romeo react to the news that he has been banished rather than executed?
He claims that banishment is worse than death.
What motivates Romeo to finally fight and kill Tybalt?
He feels responsible for Mercutio's death and seeks revenge.
Why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt when they first meet in the street?
He is now related to Tybalt through his secret marriage to Juliet.
How does Lord Capulet react when Juliet refuses to marry Paris?
He is enraged and threatens to disown her.
What reasons does Friar Laurence give Romeo to be "grateful" despite his situation?
Juliet is alive, Tybalt didn't kill him, and the law turned from death to exile.
Where does Romeo go to hide immediately after killing Tybalt?
Friar Laurence's cell.
What famous curse does Mercutio repeat multiple times as he is dying?
A plague o' both your houses!
What advice does the Nurse give Juliet regarding the marriage to Paris?
She tells Juliet to marry Paris because Romeo is as good as dead to her now.
What is Friar Laurence’s plan for Romeo before he departs for Mantua?
Romeo should visit Juliet one last time, then hide in Mantua until the marriage can be made public.
How does Lady Capulet propose to "avenge" Tybalt’s death while Romeo is in Mantua?
She wants to hire an assassin to poison Romeo.