Act I
Who is fighting at the beggining of the book?
Montagues and Capulets
What is Romeo doing at the beginning of Act 2?
going to see Juliet
At the beginning of the scene, why does Benvolio think that there will be a fight?
Because if they run into the capulets it will start a brawl
Why is Friar Laurence reluctant to marry Paris and Juliet?
she is already married to Romeo
Where does Scene 1 take place?
Mantua
Who breaks up the fight?
Benvolio
What uneasy feeling does Friar Lawrence have?
Romeo and Juliets families are enemies
What does Mercutio accuse Benvolio of in lines 15-30?
being a brawler and a hot-head
What does Juliet say that makes her father happy?
That she will marry Paris
What was Romeo's dream?
Juliet found him lying dead, but she kissed him, and breathed new life into his body.
What is troubling Romeo?
His love doesn't love him back
Why does Friar Lawrence agree to perform the wedding?
It might bring peace between the families
When Tybalt and Mercutio first begin arguing, what does Benvolio try to them to do?
Stop fighting or take it somewhere that is private
How does Juliet show her maturity and independence in scene 3?
asking her family to let her sleep by herself
Who brings Romeo the news that Juliet is dead?
Balthasar
What condition does Capulet place on Paris's marriage to Juliet?
wait a while and see has to like you back
What time will Juliet send word to Romeo the following day?
9 in the morning
What does Tybalt call Romeo?
a villain
What is happening in scene 4?
The capulets and the nurse are staying up all night to prepare for the wedding
Why does Romeo go to the Apothecary?
to buy poison to kill himself
What does benvolio suggest to Romeo whne they find out about the party?
Sneak in and blow the party
What is Juliet's mood as Scene 5 opens?
impatient and excited
Why won't Romeo fight Tybalt?
He just got married to juliet an hour earlier
What is the main theme in Act 4 of Romeo and Juliet?
love, death, fate
How much does Romeo pay for the poison?
40 ducats