Act 1
What does the audience learn about the 2 families in the Prologue?
The Capulet & Montague families have been feuding for years and the fighting has recently flared up again
Why is Romeo sad at the beginning of the play?
He is in love with Rosaline who won't return his love.
What have Romeo and Juliet decided to do at the end of the balcony scene?
At the end of the balcony scene, Romeo and Juliet decide to get married.
Who kills Tybalt and why?
Romeo kills Tybalt in revenge for killing Mercutio.
Why do Capulet and Lady Capulet think Juliet is upset?
They think she is grieving over Tybalt's death.
Who tries to stop the fight?
Benvolio tries to stop the fight.
What does Paris ask Capulet?
Paris asks Capulet if he can marry his daughter, Juliet.
Who says the lines and why:
What's in a name? That which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet;
Who kills Mercutio and how?
Tybalt kills Mercutio by stabbing him under Romeo's arm when he stepped between the two of them.
Why won't Romeo fight Tybalt?
Romeo won't fight him because he has just married Juliet and is now related to him.
Who wants the fight to continue?
Tybalt always provokes the fight.
How does Tybalt recognize Romeo at the party?
Tybalt recognizes his voice.
Why does Friar Lawrence first say no to marrying Romeo and Juliet? Why does he later change his mind?
He first believes that it is too soon, but changes his mind when he thinks the marriage might end the feud.
What punishment does the Prince hand down to Romeo?
He is banished from Verona. If he is ever seen in Verona again, he will be killed.
Why does Mercutio fight Tybalt?
He thinks that Romeo cannot win against Tybalt.
Where does the play take place?
Verona, Italy.
Give both the first and second answer Capulet gives to Paris in regards to his question.
Capulet first says that Juliet is too young. He later changes his mind, and says that Paris should come to his party later that night and he can't find a girl he likes better and if Juliet likes him then he will give his consent.
What does Mercutio say about Tybalt in regards to his sword fighting?
He thinks that Tybalt is the best duelist, "the king of cats"
To cheer up Juliet, Capulet decides to do what?
Capulet decides to let Paris marry her.
Where does Romeo hide after the fight?
Romeo hides in Friar Lawrence's cell.
How does the fight between the Capulet and Montague servants begin?
Sampson bites his thumb at the Montagues and then says that his master is better than theirs.
Who is Queen Mab and what does she do?
She is the Queen of the fairies and controls mortal's dreams.
What does Romeo compare Juliet's beauty to? What does he say is envious of her beauty?
Romeo compares her beauty to the sun and says the moon is envious of her beauty.
It is the east, and Juliet is the sun!
Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon,
Who is already sick and pale with grief
That thou, her maid, art far more fair than she.
Why does Benvolio want to get off the streets?
Because it is hot out which makes the blood boil and people more willing to fight. Also, there are a lot of Capulets out.
What is Romeo and Juliet's plan?
Romeo will visit Juliet at night to consummate their marriage, then he will escape to Mantua. Once things have settled down, he will return and beg the Prince for forgiveness.