ACT I
Who starts the fight in the opening scene? Capulets or Montague's?
Capulet's
Who kills Mercutio?
Tybalt
Why does Friar Lawrence say that exile is a good thing?
Because he could have been sentenced to death
Juliet's parents think she is crying because of what?
They think she is crying due to Tybalt's death.
What figurative language is in the following quote?
"But soft, what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun."
Metaphor: Juliet is the sun.
Why is Romeo sad at the start of the play?
He is in love with Rosaline and she does not like him back
Why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt?
Romeo is now his cousin by marriage.
Why is Romeo not sentenced to death?
Because it was seen as a "just" murder. Tybalt had just killed Mercutio.
Why does the Friar finally agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He believes it will bring the families together again.
Why is Tybalt angry with Romeo?
Romeo crashed the Capulet party disrespecting Tybalt's family.
What does Benvolio do when the servants are fighting?
He tries to stop them.
Why does Mercutio fight Tybalt?
He wants to protect Romeo's honor since Romeo will not do so.
Who kills Mercutio?
Tybalt
Which member of the Capulet household is not only aware of the marriage between Romeo and Juliet, but is assisting with it?
The nurse knows and assists with the marriage.
What will happen to Juliet if she refuses to marry Paris?
She will be disowned (rejected by her parents).
What is Benvolio's advice to Romeo to help him not be sad?
To find another girl
Why does the friar marry Romeo and Juliet?
He hopes it will end the feud between their families
How soon is the wedding to Paris supposed to be?
The wedding is on Thursday, 3 days away.
What advice does the Nurse give Juliet about marrying Paris?
She said to marry Paris
What does Mercutio say as he dies, and why does he say it?
"A curse (plague) on both your houses!" He said this because he was dying, and it was because the two families could not get along.
What does Juliet think about marriage at the start of the play?
It is an honor she does not want.
What warning does the Friar give Romeo, foreshadowing future events in the play?
A. "These violent delights have violent ends."
B. "Young men's love then lies not truly in their heart, but in their eyes."
C. "Care keeps his watch in every old man's eye..."
"These violent delights have violent ends."
What does Lady Capulet want to happen to Romeo after Tybalt dies?
She thinks Romeo should die.
Who says this line:
“Hang thee, young baggage, disobedient wretch! / I tell thee what: get thee to church a’ Thursday,”
Lord Capulet
Why was Juliet embarrassed when Romeo first went to her on the balcony?
He overheard her say she loved him