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Shakespeare Notes
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Acts 1 & 2
Act 3
Acts 4 & 5
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When and where was William Shakespeare born?

April 23, 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England

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Who has an insane temper and an unhealthy obsession with honor?
Tybalt
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When and where is the play set?
Verona, Italy, in the 14th century
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What is the result of Romeo's interference in the fight between Tybalt and Mercutio?
Mercutio is stabbed and killed
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How does the Friar get the idea to give Juliet the sleeping potion?
She is always talking about suicide
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Give the first names of Shakespeare's Mom, Dad, and wife

Mary, John, Ann

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Who provides comic relief from all the tragic events occurring in the play and is often a little drunk?
The Nurse
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The fight in the first scene begins when the servants from this family insult their enemy's servants

Capulet

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According to Lady Capulet, what really happened to Tyablt?
Twenty armed men jumped him
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Juliet is afraid to drink the mixture Friar Lawrence has given her. What is her specific fear?
That the potion will actually kill her
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How old was Shakespeare when he died, and where is he buried?

52; Trinity Church

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Who is smart, funny, and loves being the center of attention and is also known for a dirty sense of humor?
Mercutio
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What historical event does the Nurse use to help her remember Juliet's age?
The earthquake 11 years prior
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How long have Romeo and Juliet been married when Tybalt is killed?
Three hours
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Why doesn't the Nurse discover that Juliet is "dead" right away?
The curtains around Juliet's bed are closed
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The biggest difference between theater in Shakespeare's time and theater today is what?

Boys played all the roles

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Who is a concerned yet clueless parent?
Lord Montague
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Who recognizes Romeo at the party and how?
Tybalt, by Romeo's voice
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What plans are Juliet's parents secretly making for her?
To marry Paris in three days
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What offer did Friar Lawrence make at the end after he confessed to everything?
If anything was his fault, he deserved punishment
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According to the class system, describe where the following people would sit in a Shakespearean theater:

The very wealthy, the middle class, the poor

At the very top; in the middle; stood next to the stage
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Who commands complete obedience and respect and will fly into a rage when these are lacking?
Lord Capulet
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Why doesn't Juliet want Romeo to swear his love by the moon?
The moon is always changing
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What advice does the Nurse give Juliet concerning the marriage to Paris?
To forget about Romeo and marry Paris
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The Prince points the finger of blame at the families and who else for all of the tragic events?
Himself