Act I
What family does Juliet belong to?
The Capulet Family
Who agrees to secretly marry Romeo and Juliet?
Friar Lawrence
Who kills Mercutio?
Tybalt
Who gives Juliet the potion?
Friar Lawrence
Who tells Romeo that Juliet is “dead”?
Balthasar
Why does Romeo go to the Capulet party?
Romeo hopes to see Rosaline.
Where does Romeo hide after the Capulet party?
In the Capulet orchard beneath Juliet’s balcony.
What punishment does the Prince give Romeo after Tybalt’s death?
Romeo is banished from Verona.
What is Juliet supposed to appear like after drinking the potion?
She is supposed to appear dead.
Where does Romeo go after hearing about Juliet’s death?
He buys poison from an Apothecary and then goes to Juliet’s tomb.
Who first tells Romeo to forget Rosaline and attend the Capulet party?
Benvolio
What famous promise do Romeo and Juliet make during the balcony scene?
They promise their love and plan to get married.
How does FIRST Juliet react when she hears that Romeo killed Tybalt?
She is shocked and upset at Romeo.
What risks does Juliet face by following Friar Lawrence’s plan? Name 2 of them.
The potion could fail, she could be discovered, she could suffocate in the tomb, or Romeo might not receive the message in time.
Why does Friar Lawrence fail to stop the tragedy in time?
Friar John is unable to deliver the letter explaining Juliet’s plan to Romeo.
Lady Capulet tells Juliet she should get married soon, as Lady Capulet was married and pregnant with Juliet when she was 13.
Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He hopes the marriage will end the feud between the Montagues and Capulets.
Why does Capulet suddenly decide Juliet should marry Paris quickly?
He believes marriage will help Juliet stop grieving over Tybalt’s death.
Who does Juliet think she sees before taking the potion?
Tybalt's ghost
Who does Romeo kill in the tomb before taking his own life?
Paris
How does Tybalt react when he sees Romeo at the Capulet party? What does this foreshadow?
Tybalt becomes angry and wants to fight Romeo. This foreshadows their later fight.
How does the Nurse help Romeo and Juliet in Act II, and why is her role important?
The Nurse carries messages between Romeo and Juliet and helps arrange the marriage. Her role is important because she makes their secret relationship possible.
How do Romeo’s impulsive actions in Act III increase the tragedy of the play?
Romeo kills Tybalt out of anger and revenge, which leads to his banishment and separates him from Juliet, pushing the play toward tragedy.
How does dramatic irony increase tension during Juliet’s “death” scene?
The audience knows Juliet is not really dead, but the other characters believe she is, creating suspense and emotional tension.
Where does Friar Lawrence go right after Juliet wakes up?
He runs away. He will come back later, but he is scared at first and flees the tomb.