Characters and Relationships
In what act did Tybalt die?
Act 3
Why was Romeo depressed before he went to the Capulets’ party?
He was sad that Rosaline didn’t like him back.
Who bit their thumb at who? (Montague's to Capulet's, or Capulet's to Montague's)
Montague's to Capulet's
What literary device did Shakespeare use in the quote, “A pair of star-crossed lovers take their lives;”
foreshadowing
Is Juliet’s nurse a Capulet? True or false.
False
Why did Juliet end her life by stabbing herself after Romeo died?
She wanted to be with Romeo in the afterlife forever.
The conflict between the Capulets and Montagues started because Juliet and Romeo fell in love. True or false?
False
What literary device did Shakespeare imply in the quote, “Romeo O single-soled jest, solely singular for the singleness.”
Alliteration
Who was the character who wanted peace at the first fight that happened?
Benvolio
Why didn’t Lord Capulet side with Tybalt on trying to take Romeo on a fight in the masked party?
Because Lord Capulet was drunk
Why did Romeo refuse Tybalt's duel? (Act 3)
Because they were essentially family.
What literary device does Shakespeare use in the quote, “Beautiful tyrant, fiend angelical! Dove-feathered raven, wolvish-ravening lamb.”
Oxymoron
What was Juliet’s relationship with Tybalt in her family?
They were cousins.
Why didn't Friar John deliver the letter warning Romeo of their plan? (Act 5)
He was being quarantined from a plague outbreak.
Why did Tybalt want to get revenge on Romeo so badly?
Romeo breaking into the Capulet party made Tybalt think that his family was dishonored, and wanted to get payback.
What does Romeo compare Juliet’s beauty to?
Jewel on an Ethiope’s ear
Who is Peter?
A servant for the Capulet family who is known for his association with the Nurse.
Why did Romeo want to go to the Capulet masquerade?
Mercutio and Benvolio convince him to go and see a girl more beautiful than Rosaline.
Why did Mercutio start fighting with Tybalt?
Tybalt said Mercutio could’ve potentially been in a relationship with Romeo
In Act 2, what does Romeo mean when he compares Juliet to the sun?
Romeo is saying that Juliet is essentially making his world brighter.