Who's Who?
The character who tries to break up the fight in Scene 1 but ends up fighting Tybalt; Romeo's cousin.
“Part, fools! Put up your swords; you know not what you do.”
Benvolio--trying to break up the fight in Scene 1
Where do Romeo and Juliet first meet?
At a Capulet party
What are the names of the two feuding families?
Montague and Capulet
What city does Romeo and Juliet take place in?
Verona, Italy
The hot-headed cousin of Juliet who despises the Montagues.
Tybalt
“If ever you disturb our streets again, your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace.”
Prince Escalus – warning the Montagues and Capulets
Why is Romeo sad at the beginning of the play?
He is in love with Rosaline, who does not love him back.
Who tries to keep the peace in Act I?
Benvolio (I would also accept Prince Escalus)
Why does Lord Capulet hesitate to agree to Paris marrying Juliet?
Juliet is still young, and he cares for her being with someone she wants to be with.
This character is Juliet’s helper and provides comic relief in Act I, scene 3
"Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight! For I n'er saw true beauty till this night."
Romeo--upon seeing Juliet for the first time
How does Tybalt react when he sees Romeo at the Capulet party?
He wants to fight, but Lord Capulet stops him.
What punishment does Prince Escalus declare for anyone who disturbs the peace again?
They will be sentenced to death.
How is the relationship between the Montagues and Capulets described in the Prologue
It describes them as two "ancient" families with an ongoing, bitter feud.
This nobleman wants to marry Juliet and asks Lord Capulet for permission.
County Paris
“My only love sprung from my only hate!”
Juliet--after realizing Romeo is a Montague
How does Juliet react when her mother mentions marriage to Paris?
She expresses hesitation and says she has not thought about marriage yet, but will try to like Paris when they meet
What vulgar gesture starts the fighting in act I, scene I?
Biting their thumb at one another
What is the setting of the 3rd scene of act I?
A room in Capulet's house
This character gives a long speech about Queen Mab and dreams
Mercutio
“Do you bite your thumb at us, sir?”
Abram--a Montague servant, during the opening fight scene
What does the servant ask Romeo for help with at the beginning of Act I?
He asks Romeo to help read the guest list for the Capulet party, as he cannot read.
What does Tybalt do when he sees Romeo at the Capulet party?
He wants to fight Romeo but is stopped by Lord Capulet
What is the setting of scene 5 of act I?
A hall in Capulet's house