Act I
Why do Sampson and Gregory fight with Montague's men?
Sampson bites his thumb at one of the Montagues, which is considered an insult.
Why do Mercutio and Benvolio laugh at Romeo at the beginning of Act 2?
He lept over the Capulet's wall to the garden and he still pines for Rosaline.
Why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt?
Romeo refuses to fight Tybalt because he married Juliet and now they are related by law. They are family.
What event are Paris and Juliet discussing at the beginning of Act IV?
The are discussing their scheduled marriage.
Where does Scene 1 take place?
Scene 1 takes place in Mantua where Romeo has been banished.
What ended the opening fight in Act I?
The Prince of Verona warned them they would be punished with death if they would fight.
The nurse arrives late to see Juliet with news about the wedding.. because...?
She is testing Juliet's patience. She wants to see Juliet squirm and worry.
What happens when Romeo tries to stop the fight between Mercutio and Tybalt?
When Romeo tries to stop the fight, Tybalt reaches under Romeo's arm and stabs Mercutio.
Why does Juliet trust the Friar?
Juliet trust him because he is older and a clergyman. She also doesn't have any other options.
Who brings Romeo the news that Juliet is dead?
Balthasar, Romeo's servant.
Why is Romeo so sad in Act I?
Rosaline, the girl he loves, doesn't love him back.
Friar Laurence agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet because..?
He hopes it will end the Feud between the Capulet and the Montague family.
How is Tybalt killed?
Tybalt is killed by Romeo because Tybalt killed Mercutio. He dies while fighting Romeo.
What is Friar Lawrence's plan for Juliet?
Friar Lawrence will give Juliet a potion to make her comatose. She will be place in the tomb. Friar Lawrence will bring Romeo to the tomb, and they will be there when Juliet wakes. Romeo with then take Juliet to Mantua.
What was Romeo's dream?
Romeo dreams that Juliet finds him dead and brings him back to life as an emperor with her kisses.
Why does Romeo decide to go to the feast even though he is not invited?
Rosaline, the girl he loves, will be at the party.
Why doesn't Juliet want Romeo to swear by the Moon?
The moon is fickle and changes often.
Why does Romeo think banishment is worse than death?
Romeo thinks banishment is worse than death because he won't be able to see Juliet.
What three fears does Juliet reveal in her soliloquy?
The potion may not work; it may kill her; she may wake up alone in the tomb before Romeo comes.
How does Juliet kill herself?
Juliet kills herself with Romeo's dagger.
Benvolio and Tybalt come upon the servants fighting. How do they react to the fight?
Benvolio wants to stop the fight, but Tybalt wants to get into the fight.
Why does Tybalt send a letter to Lord Montague?
To challenge Romeo for "crashing the Capulet party."
In his long speech to Romeo, Friar Lawrence mentions three things for which Romeo should consider himself fortunate. What are they?
-He says that Romeo should be happy that he was banished, not killed.
-He also says that he should be fortunate Juliet is alive.
-Finally, he should be happy because Romeo is alive.
In what ways has death been forshadowed?
Romeo and Juliet threaten to kill themselves if they cannot be together. The Friar's plan involves a faked death. The Capulet's grief at Juliet's "death" foreshadows what will happen when Juliet really dies.
How much does Romeo pay for the poison?
40 ducats.