Romeo and Juliet
To which family does Juliet belong?
Juliet finds out that Romeo is a __________.
Montague
When Romeo meets Mercutio again in Act II, Scene III, his mood is...
Happy/Excited
Who is Romeo’s mentor and spiritual advisor?
Friar Lawrence.
Who brings up marriage first?
Juliet
Who does Friar Lawrence first assume Romeo has been with?
Rosaline
This story mainly takes place in _______________________________, Italy.
Verona
Who is Lord Capulet worried about starting a fight?
Tybalt
How old is Juliet when the play begins?
13
Why does the Friar finally agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He believes it will stop the feud between the families.
Why does Paris fight Romeo?
Paris saw Romeo breaking into Juliet's tomb (not knowing they were married) and thought he was going to violate Juliet's body or vandalize the tomb
Juliet tells Romeo not to compare their love to this because it is always changing.
The inconstant Moon
What happens if the Prince catches the two houses fighting again?
They'll pay with their lives/be executed
Romeo goes to the party to see ______________.
Rosaline
Why does Romeo ultimately kill Tybalt?
Because Tybalt killed Mercutio.
Which member of the Capulet household is not only aware of the marriage, but is assisting with it?
The nurse.
What does Juliet think of the nurse after she tells her to leave Romeo for Paris?
She no longer trusts the nurse or tells her any secrets/feels betrayed
Hi... I'm Sonnet 119, which section of Sonnets am I from?
The Young Man Sonnets
When Lady Capulet tells Juliet of the plans to marry Paris, how does Juliet feel about marriage?
She says marriage is an honor she does not dream of.
Who is Romeo's inappropriate/humorous friend?
Mercutio
At the start of the balcony scene, who doesn't see whom?
Juliet doesn't see Romeo
How does the Prince punish Romeo after he kills Tybalt.
Banishes him to Mantua.
Why do Juliet’s parents think she is sad?
Because of Tybalt’s death
What is the main difference between the Procreating Sonnets and the Young Man Sonnets?
Procreating celebrates the beauty and importance of passing on your legacy through Children, the Young Man are more about speaking out against arrogance
Why does Romeo try to stop the fight with Tybalt at first in Act 3?
He wants peace between his family and his new wife's family.
Who is Lord Capulet worried about starting a fight?
Tybalt
How does Tybalt let Romeo know he wants to fight in Act II.iv?
Sends him a letter
What does Juliet mean when she says, "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet?"
She loves Romeo even though his name is Montague.
Why does Paris visit the churchyard at night?
He's grieving Juliet and is going to put flowers on her grave
What will happen to Juliet if she refuses to marry Paris?
She will be disowned (rejected by her parents).
What is the main purpose of the prologue?
to set the scene for the play as a whole
The Prince is an important figure in Verona. Who is his cousin?
The County Paris
What is the name of the rhythmic pattern Shakespeare most commonly uses?
Iambic Pentameter
What are Mercutio's last words?
A plague on both your houses
What is the main purpose of the prologue?
What type of writing is it?
Hasty, reckless actions may have disastrous consequences OR Feuds and vengeance bring tragedy
Which of these are cited correctly
A) V.v.5
B) v.V.5
C)v.v.5
A) V.v.5
DAILY DOUBLE!
How does The Prince get the truth of the tragedy?
Must tell who confesses and who confirms that confession
Friar Lawrence gets caught by the watch (police). Prince Escalus questions the friar (WHO CONFESSES), and he tells the entire story. Balthasar then confirms the confession that the friar says.
How many sonnets has Shakespeare written that we still have?
There are 154 total Sonnets
Who is the first Character to die in the play? Who is the last Character to die in the play?
1) Mercutio is the first character to die.
2) Juliet is the last character to die.
Why did Romeo not receive any letters? Who was supposed to bring them?
What will her (Juliet's) statue be made of AND who will be the one to put it up?
What is gold? What is the Montague (Enemy) family?
Why are Romeo and Juliet called "Star-cross'd lovers" ?
Because there is a tension between fate and whether this has been destined in the stars or not.