Act 1
Which house did the play begin in?
The house of Capulet
In the Balcony scene, Juliet is dreaming that Romeo changes what?
His name
Who is Mercutio in the play?
Mercutio is close friend of Romeo and a relative to Paris
Which day of the week are Paris and Juliet set to marry?
Thursday
What is the name of Romeo's servant?
Balthasar
Whom are the first two characters to arrive in the play?
Sampson and Gregory
In the balcony scene, Romeo is comparing Juliet with?
The Sun
What does Tybalt call romeo in scene 1?
A villain
What does Juliet threaten to do if she is not married to Romeo before Paris?
Kill herself
Who found Juliet "dead"?
The Nurse
What does Romeo mean by "O brawling love! O loving hate!"?
He was in deep pain from previous love
Who was Susan?
The daughter of the Nurse
What type of man is Benvolio according to Mercutio?
He is easily agitated and will use his sword for no reason
How do the servingmen test who will be good cooks?
By making them lick their fingers after cooking
How much is Romeo willing to pay for a death potion?
Forty ducats
What is the role of Benvolio as Romeo's cousin?
He was an unsuccessful peacemaker trying to bring peace among the families
As a writer, what love theme is Shakespeare exploring?
Love at first sight
Why does Mercutio fight Tybalt?
Because Tybalt insults Romeo, his friend
Who gave Juliet the vial of sleeping potion?
Friar Lawrence
When does Romeo kill Paris?
Scene 3
What does the phrase "Bite your thumb at us" mean?
An obscene gesture
What was the legal age for marriage when Romeo and Juliet takes place?
14 for men and 12 for women
How is Mercutio killed?
Tybalt stabs Mercutio
On whom was Juliet thinking when she drank the potion?
Romeo and Tybalt
How many times is Juliet's ring mentioned?
3 times