Act 1
What ended the opening fight between the Montagues and Capulets?
The prince threatened them all with death if they fought.
“It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night/ Like a rich jewel in an Ethiope’s ear” is an example of
Simile
What punishment did the Prince give Romeo for fighting?
Exile/Banishment
What went wrong with the Friar's plan?
His letter never got to Romeo, so Romeo didn't know that Juliet was not really dead.
What happens at the end of the story?
Montague and Capulet make peace with each other.
Why is Romeo so sad when we first meet him?
The girl he loves does not love him in return.
"But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks?/ It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.” is an example of:
Metaphor
How do Mercutio and Tybalt die?
Tybalt kills Mercutio, and Romeo kills Tybalt.
After she wakes up from being drugged, why does Juliet kill herself with Romeo's dagger?
She sees Romeo dead from the poison. Since there is no poison left, she kills herself with his dagger.
I am Verona’s most eligible bachelor. I was killed by Romeo when I tried to get in his way of seeing Juliet at the tomb.
Paris
In Act I Scene ii, Paris asks Capulet for Juliet's hand in marriage. What is Capulet's reply?
Paris should wait two years until Juliet is older and she agrees to marry him.
What warning does Friar Laurence give Romeo, foreshadowing future events of the play?
"These violent delights have violent ends, / And in their triumph die, like fire and powder Which as they kiss consume."
What is Capulet's reaction when Juliet refuses to marry Paris?
He raves about her ungratefulness and tells her if she doesn't marry Paris, he will have nothing more to do with her.
I am the violent cousin of Juliet. Romeo kills me after I killed Mercutio.
Tybalt
I am Juliet’s father. My goal is to get her married to Paris in order to make my family appear well off to the citizens of Verona.
Lord Montague
Why does Romeo decide to go to the Capulet’s feast even though (being a Montague) he is not invited?
Rosaline, the girl he loves, will be there.
JULIET: Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny thy father and refuse thy name; Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, And I'll no longer be a Capulet.
These lines suggest that Juliet...
wants Romeo to choose her over his family.
What is the implication of the following line, spoken by Mercutio just before he dies? "Why the devil came you between us? I was hurt under your arm."
Romeo is responsible for Mercutio's death.
What plans do Friar Laurence and Juliet make?
Juliet should agree to marry Paris. On the eve of her wedding, she should drink a potion that will make her appear dead. After it wears off, she should go to Mantua to be with Romeo.
I am the priest of Verona. I agreed to marry Romeo and Juliet in order to bring peace to both families.
Friar Laurence
Why does Friar Laurence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He hopes that it will help to end the feud between the families.
Romeo having a bad dream was an example of...
Foreshadowing
What advice does Nurse give to Juliet?
Nurse tells Juliet to marry Paris and try to forget Romeo, since he might as well be dead.
I am the life of the party, but I warned Romeo about the dangers of love and women. I was killed by Tybalt.
Mercutio
Besides Paris, Romeo, and Juliet, which other character’s death (off-stage) do we learn about during Act V?
Lady Montague, died of grief over Romeo’s banishment