Act I
What is the setting of the play?
Verona, Italy
Where do Romeo & Juliet meet?
Lord Capulet's party
Who kills Mercutio?
Tybalt
Friar Laurence gives Juliet a potion to take the night before her wedding. What does the potion do to Juliet?
Causing her to fall into a deep sleep for 42 hours.
Who is Benvolio?
Romeo's cousin; He is always trying to keep the peace between the Capulets and Montagues.
Who is the author of Romeo & Juliet?
William Shakespeare
What does Romeo wear to the party to hide his identity?
Who kills Tybalt?
Romeo
What does Juliet confess before taking the potion?
She is afraid.
Who is Friar Lawrence?
Knows about plants and medicines. He secretly helps Romeo and Juliet get married, hoping to end the hate between their families.
The servants
In the balcony scene, what does Romeo compare Juliet to?
A sunset
When the Prince of Verona discovers Mercutio and Tybalt have been killed, how does he punish Romeo?
Banishment
What news does Romeo's servant, Balthasar, bring him in Act V?
That Juliet is dead.
Who is Mercutio?
Romeo's loyal friend who is killed by Tybalt.
Who asks Lord Capulet to marry his daughter, Juliet?
Paris
Why does Friar Lawrence agree to help Romeo and Juliet get married?
To end the feud between the families
What city does Romeo run to after being banished?
Mantua
When Romeo arrives at the tomb and sees Paris, he...
He kills Paris in a duel.
Who is Paris?
A nobleman who is interested in marrying Juliet.
What is Romeo's family name?
Montague
In Act II, who supports Romeo & Juliet's marriage?
Friar Lawrence and the Nurse
After Romeo's banishment, how does Friar Lawrence help Juliet?
By helping her with a plan to be with Romeo (giving her a potion).
At the end of the play, both families plan to...
Create a memorial of for Romeo & Juliet
Who is Balthasar?
Romeo's servant; The one who tells Romeo that Juliet is dead.