Who Said
hates "hell, all Montagues, and thee [Benvolio]!"
Tybalt
holds Montague back from joining the fight
is Capulet's niece
Rosaline
Why is Romeo so depressed at the beginning of the act?
He loves someone who doesn't love him back.
Where was Shakespeare from?
Stratford-upon-Avon
"Go, girl, seek happy nights to happy days."
Nurse
wants to marry Juliet
Paris
is "in love" twice in this act
Romeo
Explain how the Montague boys found out about the Capulet party.
They were asked to read the invitation list by Peter, and he invited them.
Why did Shakespeare drop out at 13?
To provide for his family
"Oh, then I see Queen Mab hath been with you."
Mercutio
orders the families to end their feud
Prince
a pair of servants to the capulets
Sampson and Gregory
How does Capulet feel about Paris asking to marry Juliet?
He says that she is too young and it's not his choice to make.
What is special about the day of Shakespeare's death?
It was his birthday.
"Examine other beauties"
Benvolio
Lord Capulet's enemy
Lord Montague
the host of the party
Lord Capulet
How do Romeo and Juliet feel about each other after first meeting?
It is love at first sight.
Why was Shakespeare's marriage to Anne Hathaway so scandalous?
She was older and pregnant.
"What here shall miss, out toil shall strive to mend."
Chorus/Prologue
"dreams not" of the honor of marriage
Juliet
wants Juliet to marry Paris
Lady Capulet
How do Romeo and Juliet find out that their families are enemies?
The nurse tells them.
What was Shakespeare's son's name?
Hamnet