Act 1
Who was Romeo in love with at the beginning of the play?
Rosaline
What type of ball does Capulet throw?
masquerade
How does Benvolio serve as the voice of reason for Mercutio and Tybalt?
Benvolio asked them to speak calmly and move to a private location.
Why is Friar Lawrence concerned about marrying Paris to Juliet?
Juliet is already married to Romeo, so she would be married to two people at once.
What is the definition of foreshadowing?
a warning about events to come
How was Tybalt described during the opening fight?
hot-headed
What is Friar Lawerence's hobby?
botany, collecting herbs, making potions
What is the Prince's punishment for Romeo after Tybalt's death?
He is exiled.
When Paris meets Juliet for the first time, how does he act?
He is confident, forward, arrogant.
What is the definition of simile?
compare one object to another (like or as)
How did Juliet initially feel about marriage?
She was not interested.
What is Friar Lawrence’s reason for marrying Romeo and Juliet?
Unite the families and end the feuding.
What does Mercurtio foreshadow when he says, "Curse both of your families"?
Grief will come to both families through Romeo and Juliet's death.
Why does Friar Lawrence refer to the potion as "poison"?
Juliet will appear dead.
What is the definition of irony?
opposite of what is expected occurs or is stated
What is ironic about Juliet's love for Romeo?
She has fallen in love with an enemy of her family.
How “sold” is Friar Lawrence on the marriage between R&J?
He is not very sold because he is praying for the success of the marriage.
What does Juliet mean when she says, “Death, not Romeo, will make me his wife”?
Juliet will kill herself if she can't be with Romeo.
How will Romeo know to meet Juliet in the tomb?
Friar Lawerence will send a letter.
What is the definition of personification?
An object acts like a human.
What is the Prince's Decree?
The next person who fights will be executed
What is Friar Lawrence's message to Romeo when he says, "When the fire and gunpowder touch, they burn up."
Romeo and Juliet must love responsibly and not go overboard.
Why does Juliet call Romeo a "damned saint...honorable villain!"?
Juliet hates and loves Romeo at the same time.
What does Capulet mean when he says Juliet is "Ready to go, but never to return?"
Juliet is "dead".
What is the definition of oxymoron?
Two words, back-to-back, with opposite meaning.