Act l
In what city does the play take place?
Verona
What does Juliet wish Romeo would have a different last name?
Because their families are fighting.
What arrangements does Lord Capulet make with Paris?
To marry Juliet on Thursday, 3 days later
Why is Friar Lawrence reluctant to marry Paris to Juliet?
Juliet is already married to Romeo
What news does Balthasar bring Romeo?
Balthasar arrives in Mantua and tells Romeo that Juliet is dead.
What is troubling Romeo at the beginning of this act?
He's in love with a girl, who doesn't love him back.
Why do Mercutio and Benvolio think Romeo ran away from the party? But what is the real reason?
Mercutio and Benvolio think Romeo saw Rosaline and because of his love for her ran away. The real reason Romeo ran away was because he was in love with Juliet a Capulet.
How does Lady Capulet propose to avenge Tybalt’s death?
She will send a messenger to Mantua to kill Romeo with posion.
If Friar Lawrence cannot help her get out of marrying Paris, what does Juliet threaten to do?
Kill herself.
What does Friar John tell Friar Laurence?
That he was unable to deliver the message to Romeo. According to Friar John, there was a suspected outbreak of plague and he was prevented from entering the city because he was quarantined.
What indicates that Romeo really wasn't in love with Rosaline?
When he sees Juliet he immediately forgets about Rosaline, and falls in love with Juliet.
Why does the Friar Lawrence agree to help Romeo and Juliet get married?
He thinks it might end the fight between the families
Why does Mercutio decide to duel with Tybalt?
Because Romeo will not fight Tybalt. Plus Mercutio never says “No” to a fight.
How does Capulet change the wedding plans? What implication does this have?
He moves it up a day. The letter won't get to Romeo in time.
What is it about Juliet that should have told Romeo that she was not dead?
Romeo should have noticed that she still had "crimson in thine lips and in thy cheeks." When a person dies, they would appear gray and not red in the face.
Lord Capulet stops Tybalt from fighting Romeo at the party. What does Lord Capulet's acceptance of Romeo tell you about him?
It tells us he respects Romeo and that he doesn't want to start anything.
Why has Tybalt sent a letter to Romeo's house?
Tybalt sends the letter to challenge Romeo to a duel because he is angry that Romeo crashed the party.
What effect does the Prince’s sentence have on Romeo?
Romeo feels banishment is far worse than death because he would have to live without Juliet.
If the potion does not work, what will Juliet do?
She will kill herself with a dagger she put by her bed.
Why does Juliet kiss Romeo after he is dead?
Juliet kisses Romeo hoping that she will be able to get the remaining poison from his lips.
The Montague's sneak into the Capulet's party by wearing masks. So how does Tybalt figure out Romeo is at the party?
By his voice Tybalt could tell Romeo was a Montague.
What does Friar Lawrenece think of Romeo and Juliet getting married?
He thinks they are moving too fast, and only love each other on looks.
What does Romeo try to do when the Mercutio and Tybalt fight? What is the result of this action?
Romeo tries to keep the peace and break up Mercutio and Tybalt by putting himself in between them. As a result, Tybalt tries to kill Romeo but misses & stabs Mercutio.
In Scene V what event are the Capulet's now preparing for, after the news of Juliet? What does Capulet say about this?
They are now preparing for a funeral instead of a wedding. Capulet indicates that everything you need for a wedding you need a funeral. Instead of celebrating and playing joyful music, they have to play sad music while their "joy" (Juliet) is buried.
How do Montague and Capulet plan to honor the memories of their children?
The Capulet's and Montague's will honor their children by agreeing to stop fighting, so that know one else dies. Plus, Montague will build a gold statue of Juliet.