Romeo
To what does Romeo first compare Juliet during the balcony scene?
The morning sun
What is Juliet's family's name?
Capulet
Where do Romeo and Juliet meet?
At Capulet's party
Act 3 scene 3: What is Romeo's reaction to being banished?
He is in despair. He feels that death is better than being banished for he cannot live without Juliet.
Who was Romeo originally in love with?
Rosaline
Why is Romeo banished from Verona?
For killing Tybalt
At the end of the play, who proposes that a gold statue of Juliet be built in Verona?
Lord Montague
Where do Romeo and Juliet die?
In the Capulet family's tomb where Juliet was put when she had "died".
Name five main characters of the book.
Romeo, Juliet, the Prince, Friar Laurence, Tybalt
Who does Mercutio curse as he lies dying after the duel?
The Montagues and Capulets
Why does the Apothecary agree to sell Romeo poison?
He is poor and needs the money
What does the nurse advise Juliet to do after Romeo is banished?
Keep their marriage a secret, and marry Paris
After Romeo and Juliet meet, who tells Romeo that Juliet is a Capulet? This same person is the one who tells Juliet that Romeo is a Montague.
The Nurse
Act 3 scene 3: What is the Friar's reaction to Romeo when he says that death is better than banishment?
He is angry with Romeo because he feels that Romeo should be happy that mercy was given to him and he can still keep his life
Who discovers Juliet after she takes Friar Lawrence's potion?
Nurse
How and where does Romeo commit suicide?
With poison in Juliet's tomb
Who do Juliet's parents want her to marry?
Paris. The man of wax
Who performs Romeo and Juliet's wedding in secrete?
Friar Lawrence
Act 3 scene 3: As Romeo is in despair (and after he tries to kill himself) what does the Nurse give Romeo from Juliet and what is its significance?
Juliet's wedding ring to let him know she still loves him and wants to be with him.
Act 3 scene 5: According to Lord Capulet, what will be Juliet's punishment if she does not marry Paris?
She will be disowned and left on the streets to die
To which city does Romeo go after being exiled from Verona?
Mantua
When Paris first asks Lord Capulet to marry Juliet, what does Lord Capulet say?
No, that she is too young and that she must decide for herself.
How old was Juliet when she met Romeo?
Juliet was thirteen years old
Act 3 scene 5: Does Lady Capulet sympathize with Juliet when she says she doesn't want to marry Paris? What does she tell Juliet?
No and she tells her that shes washed her hands from the matter (meaning she wants nor has anything to do with this matter)
Act 4 scene 1: What is the Friar's plan for Romeo and Juliet (after Romeo's banishment and Juliet's forced engagement to Paris)?
They will fake Julet's death by giving her a potion that puts her in the state of "death" which she will take the night before her wedding and they will send a letter to Romeo about their plan. After they bury her in her families grave site Romeo will come and get her then they will escape together.