Act I
How old is Juliet?
Juliet was thirteen years old.
Who do Mercutio and Benvolio think Romeo is with?
They think he is with Rosaline.
Who dies during the duel between Romeo and Tybalt?
Mercutio
What does Juliet say she will do if she doesn't find a way out of marrying Paris?
She will kill herself.
What news does Balthasar bring to Romeo?
Juliet is dead.
What does Capulet tell Paris he will have to do in order to marry Juliet?
He will have to wait two summers to marry her.
(Two years is acceptable)
Why does Tybalt want to duel Romeo?
Romeo's appearance at the Capulet's party.
Why does Romeo say he loves Tybalt for a reason that allows him to ignore the rage he would normally have towards him?
After marrying Juliet, Tybalt is now his cousin-in-law, and he doesn't want to upset Juliet by killing Tybalt.
How long will Juliet sleep after drinking the Poison/Potion?
The Poison/Potion will last 42 hours.
How does Juliet kill herself after Romeo dies?
She takes Romeo's dagger and uses it to kill herself.
What makes Romeo decide to go to the Capulets party?
Rosaline will be there.
What concerns does Friar Lawrence have about Romeo and Juliet's relationship?
He believes the relationship is going too fast.
Why does Juliet defend Romeo after the death of Tybalt?
Because he is her husband and the nurse should not speak ill of him.
How will Romeo learn of Friar Lawrence's plan?
Friar Lawrence will send Friar John to tell Romeo of the plan.
After hearing the news that Juliet has died, where does Romeo plan to go?
To an Apothecary, then go to see Juliet.
To what does Romeo compare Juliet to when he first sees her?
Romeo compares Juliet to a rich jewel.
"It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night
Like a rich jewel in an Ethiope's ear."
Why does Friar Lawrence end up helping Romeo and Juliet?
He feels it will end the feud between the two families?
What is Capulet's reaction when Juliet refuses to marry Paris?
Becoming furious, he resorts to name-calling and a threat of disowning her.
What two fears does Juliet have of taking the Potion Friar Lawrence have her?
The "Potion" is actually a deadly poison.
She will wake up in her own grave lying next to Tybalt before Romeo is able to get to her.
Town health officials suspected that they had both been in a house where people were infected with the plague.
Who is Queen Mab? What does she do?
Referred to as the fairies' midwife, Queen Mab delivers sleeping men their wishes in the form of dreams.
What message does Romeo give to the nurse to tell to Juliet?
To devise a way to come to confession at Friar Lawrence's cell, where they will be married.
On what day does Friar Lawrence tell Romeo that he is banished?
It is Monday when Romeo receives the news that he is banished.
How does Paris think Juliet feels about him?
Paris believes that Juliet loves him like he loves her.
What happens after Romeo and Juliet are found dead?
Capulet and Montague finally end their feud and the play ends.