Act 1
Which character try to stop the fights among the servants?
Benvolio
How does Romeo learn of Juliet's love for him?
He overhears her talking on her balcony.
What does Mercutio call Tybalt?
good king of cats
Who is supervising the preparations for the wedding?
Lord Capulet
What advice does the Nurse give to Juliet?
She tells her to marry Paris.
Who asks Juliet for her hand in marrage?
Tybalt
To what does Romeo compare Juliet's beauty?
the sun
How does Tybalt insult Romeo and try to get him to fight him?
He calls him a man servant and villain. He insults him.
How long will it be before Juliet wakes up?
3 hours
If the Friar cannot furnish a solution for Juliet, what does she the power to do?
She has the choice to die.
How does Benvolio try to fix Romeos love sickness?
He gets Romeo another girl.
What do Romeo and Juliet exchange?
Vows of love
Why won't Romeo fight Tybalt?
Tybalt is Juliet's cousin, whom is now his wife.
How do the Capulets know that Paris is approaching?
They heard his musicians.
Who tries to console the Capulets by saying that Juliet Juliet is better off in heaven?
Friar Lawrence
How do the Nurse and Lady Capulet feel about Paris?
They think he is handsome and rich.
Where are Romeo and Juliet to be married?
Friar Lawrence's cell (chapel)
Why does Mercutio fight Tybalt?
Tybalt insulted Romeo. Mercutio is maf hr insulted his friend.
How much does Romeo pay for the poison?
40 ducauts
How do the Capulets know that Paris is approaching?
They heard his musicians.
What premonition does Romeo have?
That he is in love and his love doesn't love him.
Why does Juliet ask Romeo not to swear by the moon?
The moon is not constant, and if he swears on the moon their love will be inconsistent.
Why does Romeo kill Tybalt?
He was trying to stop the fight.
How long will the sleeping potion take effect?
42 hours
How does the act end?
An argument between Peter and the musicians. It is comedy in a place of tragedy.