Act 1
What insult, and by whom (servant from which family), starts the fight between the servants?
Thumb biting
What does Mercutio think is in the letter?
a challenge
What does Lady Capulet accuse Benvolio of?
Lady Capulet accuses Benvolio of lying to the Prince.
Who attempts to stop the fight amongst the servants? Why isn’t he successful?
Benvolio. Because Tybalt arrives and insists on fighting.
Who has sent a letter to the house of Montague?
Juliet's cousin, Tybalt
What is Romeo's punishment for killing Tybalt?
The Prince decides that Romeo should banished to Mantua.
Who finally does stop the fight, and why is this person so angry?
Prince. Because this is the third time the family feud has resulting in riots involving the city.
What concern does Friar Lawrence express about the marriage?
the parents will find out
What piece of news has upset Juliet the most?
Juliet is most upset by the news that Romeo has been banished from Verona.
What consequences will the families face if they fight again?
Death penalty.
What is happening at the beginning of Scene 1?
Romeo is going to see Juliet
What does the nurse promise to do?
The nurse promises to go find Romeo and have him come to Juliet's room and have their "wedding night."
Where has Romeo been during the fight, and what is wrong with him?
Moping around in the woods. He’s been rejected by Rosaline, whom he says he loves.
Who calls to Juliet while she is on the balcony talking to Romeo?
nurse
Explain Romeo's reaction to the news of his banishment.
Romeo is devastated at the news of his banishment.