Characters
This Montague is sent to find out what is bothering Romeo in Scene 1.
Who is Benvolio?
This is the word that begins every scene.
What is [enter]?
This is the city the play takes place in [mostly].
What is Verona?
Tybalt challenges Romeo to a duel ... it seems he is upset with Romeo about this.
What is Romeo's presence at the party the night before?
Romeo and Juliet die.
What is Act 5?
Watch your tone villain! This Capulet cousin is known for his temper.
Who is Tybalt?
his is the text type used for stage directions.
What are Italics?
Juliet is wooed by Romeo while standing on this.
What is a Balcony?
Benvolio, wishing to avoid trouble in Act 3, cites this as the reason they should go inside. Mercutio isn't so sure ...
What is the heat outside?
Mercutio puts a "curse on both your houses!" ... then dies.
What is Act 3?
This character seems to be better known for his pharmaceutical skills than his faithfulness.
Who is Friar Lawrence?
Shakespeare is famously known for doing this with stage directions (hint: it gives the actors lots of flexibility).
What is not giving many.
This is where Romeo and Juliet share their first kiss.
What is the party at the Capulet house?
This poem, consisting of 14 lines, is created by Romeo and Juliet when they speak their first words.
What is a sonnet?
Romeo first sees Juliet: "Did my heart ever love anyone before this moment?"
What is Act 1?
"Turn Tybalt! You rat catcher! I'll take one of your nine lives!" says this flamboyant character.
Who is Mercutio?
[Offstage]
When someone is speaking lines but not on stage.
This is the city that Romeo is banished to.
What is Mantua?
This gesture - apparently a real put-down - is what Sampson makes to set off Abram in the first scene.
What is biting his thumb?
Benvolio: "Beat the drum."
What is Act 1?
This character would love to share the party invitation with you ... but he can't read it.
Who is Peter?
[Aside]
When someone is speaking so that other characters cannot hear
In the first scene, where is Romeo spending his days?
What is his his room?
Friar Lawrence's potion sure has some kick! It has to to last this long.
What is two and forty hours? [42 hours]
"Tell me not, Friar, that thou hear'st of this, Unless thou tell me how I may prevent it!"
What is Act 4?