Act I
Why is Romeo sad in this Act?
He loves Rosaline, who does not love him back.
How are Mercutio and Benvolio attempting to coax Romeo out of hiding?
Who kills Mercutio?
Tybalt
When does Lord Capulet originally set Juliet's wedding to Paris?
Thursday
Who is the first person to die in this Act?
Paris
How old is Juliet?
13
What does Romeo compare Juliet to in his soliloquy?
The sun.
Who kills Tybalt?
Romeo
Why does he suddenly feel that marrying Paris is the right decision?
Because he needs an heir to the Capulet money.
What tells Romeo that Juliet has died?
Balthasar
What does the Prince threaten to do if the Capulets and Montagues fight again in the streets?
Punish them by death.
What does Friar Laurence mean when he says, “Young men’s love then lies not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes?"
Romeo only cares about looks.
What is Romeo's punishment for killing Tybalt?
Banishment
Who is Angelica?
The nurse
Why does the Apothecary sell Romeo poison?
Because he is poor and needs the money.
How does Tybalt recognize Romeo?
His voice.
Why does Friar Laurence eventually agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He is hopeful that it may end the feud.
What type of conflict does Juliet experience upon learning that Romeo killed Tybalt?
Internal
What does Friar Laurence offer to Juliet as prevention to marrying Paris?
How do BOTH Romeo and Juliet die?
Poison and a dagger to the heart
Who unintentionally tells both Romeo and Juliet each other's true identity?
The Nurse.
Explain what Juliet says about names. Provide an example for clarity.
Names don't matter.
If you call a rose garbage, and say here's some garbage....it will still smell the same as it would have when it was called a rose.
Who agrees to "fix everything?"
Friar Laurence
How long will the potion keep Juliet asleep?
42 hours
Who is the final person to die in the play?
Lady Montague