This character acts as Romeo’s confidante, the person he talks to and trusts. Romeo turns to him for advice and support.
Who is Friar Lawrence?
When Juliet says “Wherefore art thou Romeo,” she is really saying what?
Why are you, Romeo, a Montague?
When Romeo is still upset by Rosaline’s rejection, what advice does Benvolio give his cousin?
What is find another girl?
At the beginning of the play there is a Prologue which gives a summary of the play. This is written in a poetic form called a _____________________.
What is a Sonnet?
This character sentences Romeo to exile or banishment after Romeo kills Tybalt.
Who is Prince Escalus?
When Romeo first sees Juliet at the balcony he compares her to the _____.
What is the sun?
Even though Mercutio is Romeo’s best friend he is invited to the Capulet party because he is related to which character?
Who is Prince Escalus?
In Act 1, scene 1 what event happens that causes chaos in the town square?
What is servants from each household start a brawl (fight) in the town square.?
This character wants Juliet to be happy. She first helps her be with Romeo then tells her to consider Paris.
Who is the Nurse?
Romeo and Juliet agree that the nurse will meet him at what time?
What is 9 a.m.?
In the beginning of the play Lord Capulet doesn’t want Juliet to marry Paris because _________________(name one of three reasons).
What is she is too young, or she is the only living child he has left, or let her decide herself if she wants to marry him.
When Prince Escalus rides into the town square to stop the brawl, what punishment does he threaten them with if it happens again?
What is execution(death)?
This character is Romeo’s cousin and a peacemaker between the two families.
Who is Benvolio?
When Romeo and Juliet agree to get married they have only known each other for how long?
What is less than one day?
How many days in total does the play take?
What is five days?
This character is offended after seeing Romeo at the Capulet party. Instead of fighting Romeo there, he sends Romeo a letter and challenges him to a fight.
Who is Tybalt?
Fill in the blank from Juliet’s speech. “That which we call _______ (name the flower) by any other word would smell as sweet.”
What is a rose?
What is the name of Shakespeare's famous theater?
What is the Globe theater?