General Questions
What is the name of the girl that Romeo loves before Juliet?
Rosaline
What is the name of the person who wants to marry Juliet but is told she is too young?
Paris
Where is Juliet when she professes her love for Romeo?
On her balcony
How did Tybalt kill Mercutio?
Stabbed him in the stomach, underneath Romeo's arm
Who are the two feuding families in Romeo and Juliet?
The Montagues and Capulets
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
Shakespeare
What family throws the party where Romeo and Juliet meet?
The Capulets
Who calls for Juliet when she is talking outside with Romeo?
The Nurse
What does Mercutio tease Benvolio about during the begging of Scene 1?
That Benvolio has a temper just like everyone else.
What character complains about being old but loves Juliet deeply.
The Nurse
What does the word "lipslap" mean?
a kiss
Who vows revenge after seeing Romeo at the party dancing with Juliet?
Tybalt
Who lectures Romeo about his fickleness when it comes to women?
Friar Lawrence
Why is Romeo exiled?
He killed Tybalt
Which character tries to keep the peace and does his best to cheer up Romeo?
Benvolio
Where does the play "Romeo and Juliet" take place?
Verona, Italy
What gesture is made that starts the fight at the beginning of Act 1 Scene 1?
Biting of the thumb
Why does Friar Lawrence agree to perform the marriage for Romeo and Juliet?
How did Tybalt die?
Romeo stabbed him in the throat with his sword
Who is a jokester that continually makes fun of or teases everyone?
Mercutio
What was the theater where Shakespeare performed his plays called?
Globe Theater
How does Lord Capulet feel about Romeo when he sees him at the party?
Romeo is a kind young man and a good citizen.
What is the name of the servant who helps the Nurse as she acts as a messenger for Juliet?
Peter
As Mercutio lay dying, what did he do to both the Capulets and the Montagues?
He cursed them
Who is tired of the feuding in his city and threatens to have anyone who fights in his streets killed?
Prince Escalus