Act 1
How old is Juliet?
13 years old
Who do Mercutio and Benvolio think Romeo is with (at the party)?
Rosaline
How does Romeo contribute to Mercutio’s death?
Romeo was holding Mercutio back, giving Tybalt the perfect opportunity to end Mercutio's life.
At what time does scene IV (4) occur?
3 a.m
What news does Balthasar bring Romeo?
Balthasar tells Romeo that his (Romeo's) long lost lover has died and buried in the Capulet monument
According to Benvolio and Mercutio, how has Romeo been acting recently?
Really depressed and upset
When Juliet discovers Romeo at her balcony, what does she fear?
If any of the Capulets find Romeo, he will be killed or brutally tortured.
In what way does Tybalt directly insult Romeo?(Bar Scene)
He calls Romeo a villian
According to Lord Capulet, what will happen to all of the preparations that were made for the wedding?
They will be used for the funeral.
Why is Romeo feeling cheerful at the beginning of scene I (1)?
He had a really good and awkward dream where Juliet kisses Romeo, bringing him come back to life.
Why does the servant ask Romeo to read the list of guests who are invited to the party at the Capulets?
The servant cannot read, but Romeo can.
What warning does Friar Laurence give to the young lovers?
"Wisely and slow, they that run fast stumble."
What does Juliet’s ring symbolize?
Juliet's love and admiration towards Romeo
What activities occur in the Capulet household at the start of scene II (2)?
Everyone is getting ready for the grand wedding
After hearing the news of Juliet being buried at the Capulet Monument, what does Romeo plan to do?
Romeo plans to go to a local chemist and buy some deadly poison that he would drink beside Juliet's tomb and die in grief and misery.
What does Escalus say he will do to anyone who fights in the future?
They will be tortured or killed
Why has Tybalt sent a letter to Romeo's house?
Tybalt wants to challenge Romeo to a duel
In scene IV (4), what does Capulet tell Paris?
Juliet was going to marry Paris on a Thursday
What is Juliet scared of will happen regarding the potion?
Juliet is scared that it is actual poison, or that it will wear off early, leaving her in the darkness of the tomb.
At the conclusion of the play, what happens between the Capulets and the Montagues?
What does Mercutio say about dreams?
They are the children of an idle brain; they are fantasy
What is Friar Laurence doing when Romeo approaches?
Friar Laurence is out at dawn collecting both healing herbs and poisonous herbs.
Describe the change in Juliet’s behavior toward her parents.
She decided to become independent and verbally fight with her parents sometimes. She went with her mind rather than listening to everything her parents had to say.
Describe Capulet’s character at the end of scene II (2).
Capulet gets a little over excited because Juliet finally agreed to marry Paris, even though she doesn't love him.
By family, list the people who have died in the play.
Montagues: Romeo (self-deletus), Mercutio (stabbed accidentally?), and Lady Montague (died of emotional heartbreak)
Capulets: Juliet(stabbed herself) and Tybalt (stabbed by Romeo)
Neither house, but related to Prince Escalus: Count Paris (stabbed in a duel)