Characters
A fiery and aggressive figure known for his hatred of his family’s rivals and his quick temper.
Tybalt
Benvolio
Why does Friar Laurence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He hopes to end the feud
What does Lord Capulet threaten Juliet with if she does not marry Paris?
He will disown her
Where does Romeo stay while he is banished?
Mantua
This witty and hot-headed friend curses both houses after being fatally wounded.
Mercutio
Prince threatens this punishment for anyone who continues the Montague–Capulet fighting.
Death
Friar Laurence criticizes Romeo for quickly abandoning his feelings for this previous love.
Rosaline
Why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt at first?
Because they are now related by marriage.
What two things does Juliet worry about before drinking the potion?
That the potion will not work and she will marry Paris.
The Friar actually wants her dead and the potion will kill her.
This loyal servant delivers the news of Juliet’s death to Romeo in Mantua.
Balthasar
How does Romeo learn about the Capulet party?
Abraham (Servant) asks him to read the invitation since he cannot read it himself.
Who helps Romeo and Juliet arrange the marriage at Friar Laurence's cell?
The Nurse
Juliet gives this item to the Nurse to give to Romeo as a token of her love.
A ring
What does Juliet see in the shadows the night she drinks the potion?
The ghost of Tybalt
This nobleman is a kinsmen of the Prince
Paris
Lord Capulet first tells Paris that Juliet is still too young to marry and suggests waiting this many years.
Two years
Before marrying Romeo and Juliet, Friar Laurence gives Romeo this warning.
"Violent delights have violent ends."
Impulsive decisions will often end poorly
How does Juliet describe Romeo's appearance after he descends from her room and goes to leave for banishment?
He is pale and looks like he is dead at the bottom of a tomb.
How long will the potion affect Juliet?
42 hours
Name the all of the characters who die throughout the play
Romeo
Juliet
Paris
Lady Montague
Tybalt
Mercutio
Who is Queen Mab?
A mischievous little fairy that Mercutio describes in a story to make fun of Romeo's lovesickness and dreamy personality
Juliet tells Romeo not to swear his love to the moon - why? What does she tell him to sweat to instead & why does she prefer this comparison?
The moon is always changing
The sea. The sea is deep, constant, and infinite.
This is the day that Lord Capulet originally plans to have Juliet marry Paris.
Thursday (two days later)
Why does Paris assume Romeo at the tomb?
To disrespect Juliet's grave