Act 1
In what city does the play take place?
Verona, Italy
What is Romeo's new problem?
He loves a Capulet
What order does Juliet give to the nurse?
Go to Romeo and give him her ring as a sign that she still loves him.
What does Juliet have in her bed, and what does she propose to do?
She has a dagger, and if the potion doesn't work, she will stab herself.
What news does Balthazar tell romeo?
Juliet is dead.
What threat does the Prince make to Lord Montague and Lord Capulet?
The next person to start a public brawl will be put to death.
What does Romeo send to Juliet?
Their wedding plans.
When Romeo appears, why does he refuse to accept Tybalt's dual?
Tybalt is now family, and he doesn't want to upset Juliet.
How does Capulet respond to Juliet agreeing to marry Paris?
He moves the wedding to a closer date.
Who is Friar John?
Friar Lawrence's friend.
What is the name of the women Romeo loves?
Rosaline
What does Romeo ask Friar Lawrence to do?
To marry them (Romeo and Juliet).
When the nurse arrives, what does she inform Juliet of?
Tybalt's death, and Romeo's banishment.
What are the nurse and Juliet doing?
Preparing for the wedding the next morning.
Romeo plans to return to Verona to see Juliet. Where does he stop and what does he buy?
He stops at an apothecary and buys a deadly poison.
Why does Lord Capulet think it will be easy for Montague and him to keep the peace?
They are both old and tired.
What is the only way Juliet will give herself to Romeo?
If they get married.
Who ends up actually starting the fight?
Mercutio
Who does Juliet toast to as she takes the poison?
Romeo
Why has Paris come to the tomb?
To decorate the Capulet monument with flowers.
How does Tybalt recognize Romeo?
By his voice.
Why does the Friar agree to marry the two lovers?
It may stop their family feuds.
Who tries to stop the fight, and what happens due to the intervention?
Romeo, and Mercutio gets stabbed in the heart under Romeo's arm.
What is the Nurse's actual name?
Angelica
When the Friar enters, and Juliet is awake, what is his advice to her?
For her to become a nun.