Scene I
After the party ends, where does Romeo go?
He sneaks into the backyard of the Capulet mansion to see Juliet.
Why is Romeo hiding in the bushes?
If he is seen by Capulet guards, he will likely be killed.
Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He thinks the marriage will stop the fighting.
Who has sent a letter to the Montague house in this scene?
Tybalt wrote the letter -- he is challenging Romeo because Romeo snuck into the Capulet party.
Why is Juliet mad at the Nurse at the beginning of Scene V?
She's angry at the Nurse for being so late with her news.
How does Mercutio try to bait Romeo out of the woods?
He mentions Rosaline and how pretty she is, hoping to get his attention.
To what does Romeo compare Juliet when she appears at her window (hint: he used the same metaphor when talking about Rosaline.)
He compares her to the sun.
Why does Friar Lawrence scold Romeo when he returns to the cell?
He tells Romeo that he needs to stop being so unreliable to women.
Who do Mercutio and Benvolio assume Romeo left the party with last night?
They assume he was with Rosaline.
When the Nurse does show up, why does she take so long to answer Juliet?
She's old and tired from such a long journey.
What does the following phrase mean in modern English:
"Oh Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?"
"Why do you have to be Romeo?"
What literary device does Friar Lawrence's speech about the power of plants represent?
This is an example of foreshadowing: Friar Lawrence is talking about how dangerous plants and herbs can be due to their immense power, if used in the wrong way. This implies a plant might be used to hurt someone in the future.
Name one way in which Mercutio makes fun of the Nurse.
He says:
- She's old
- Her face is ugly
- She's using her ugliness to hide her promiscuity
(pg. 114 - 116)
Where is Juliet supposed to meet Romeo to be married?
She will meet them in Friar Lawrence's cell.
Why does Juliet seem to be embarrassed after learning that Romeo overheard her speech on the balcony?
She is afraid that she's fallen for him to quickly, and that he might not take her seriously as a result. (pg. 84)
The following, said by Friar Lawrence, is an example of what type of rhyming:
"For this alliance may so happy prove
To turn your households' rancor to pure love." (pg. 102)
This is an example of eye rhyme: the last two words look like they should rhyme, but don't when said aloud.
Why does the Nurse not trust Romeo at first?
She assumes he's not seriously interested in marrying Juliet.