Prologue & 1.1
Where is the setting of the play?
Verona
What is Capulet's opinion on Paris asking for Juliet's hand in marriage?
Juliet is too young.
Why is Romeo depressed while going to the party?
Rosaline doesn't love him back.
What is the dramatic irony at the start of Act 2 when the party is over and Romeo leaves?
Benvolio and Mercutio think Romeo left to be with Rosaline. The audience knows he left to go see Juliet.
What do we learn Tybalt has done sta the start of the scene?
He has sent a letter to Romeo's house challenging him in a duel.
What will end the feud of the families?
The deaths of their children. (Romeo and Juliet)
Why does Romeo read the names on the invitations?
The servant asks for help, not knowing they were Montagues, because he doesn't know how to read.
What main literary device is shown during the Queen Mab speech and what is the purpose of this speech?
Monologue
The purpose is to show the audience Mercutio's character. How he feels dreams mean nothing as he rambles on about nothing and is a foil to Romeo.
What is Juliet's first reaction to discovering Romeo is below her balcony?
She is worried for his safety and that he might be killed.
What is Mercutio's opinion of Tybalt at this point in the play?
He is a good fighter.
What literary device is being used in the prologue by telling us what will happen in the end of the play?
Foreshadow
What is Juliet's opinion of getting married at this point in the play?
It is not something she would like to do.
At the end of scene 4, Romeo has a bad feeling about going to the party. What is the feeling and what literary device is shakespeare using at this time?
Romeo has a feeling that going to the party will lead to his life ending early.
Foreshadow
What does the following quote show about Juliet," I have no joy about our love tonight. It is too rash. too sudden. It is like lightning...?" (2.2.25)
She is more cautious about their love and thinks it is happening too fast.
What is the purpose of scene 5. (Nurse and Juliet)
The Nurse is teasing Juliet before she gives her the message about marrying Romeo that day. Gives insight to the Nurse's character.
What warning does the prince give the street brawlers in Scene 1?
If they fight again, their lives shall pay the forfeit of their peace.
What is the Nurse's opinion of Paris?
He is the perfect man.
What is Tybalt's reaction to hearing Romeo's voice at the Capulet party?
He wants to fight him.
What do we learn about Friar Lawrence in his opening monologue?
That he is an herbalist: skilled and knowledgeable in poisons and potions using herbs, flowers, and plants.
How do Mercutio, Romeo, and Benvolio treat the Nurse when she arrives to receive notice of the marriage?
They make fun of her.
Why does Benvolio want Romeo to go to the Capulet party? Why does Romeo agree to go?
Benvolio wants to show Romeo other girls to get over Rosaline. Rome wants to go to see Rosaline.
"Examine him like a book" uses what literary device?
What is the purpose of this device during this time?
Simile
Lady Capulet wants Juliet to pay close attention to Paris to see if she would marry him.
What is Capulet's opinion of Romeo?
He looks like a well-behaved gentleman. All of Verona says he is decent and well-mannered.
Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He hope it will end the feud between the families.
When are Romeo and Juliet supposed to get married?
That day.... the day after they meet at the party.