Prologue and Scene 1
Where is Romeo?
Romeo is in Capulet Orchard.
What is Romeo saying about Mercutio?
What does Friar Laurence begin talking about?
He's picking herbs and flowers early in the morning.
What do Mercutio and Benvolio think happened to Romeo?
He spent the night tormented by Rosaline.
What is Juliet waiting for?
News from the Nurse.
Who is the old desire?
The old desire is Rosaline.
What is Romeo comparing Juliet to? What type of literary device is this?
Romeo compares Juliet to the sun. This is a simile.
What does Friar Laurence find interesting about the herbs? What does he compare it to?
He compares them to children coming in from the womb of the Earth.
What was sent to Romeo?
A letter from Tybalt, challenging him to a dual.
What does she think about Love's messengers?
They would be thoughts which fly ten times faster than sunbeams.
Who does Romeo love now?
Romeo loves Juliet.
What does Romeo want from Juliet?
To get married and for your vow in exchange for mine.
What does Friar Laurence say about a young man being awake so early?
" Something is up if you're up so early - or if you haven't been to bed at all. "
What does Mercutio say about Tybalt?
He is a brave and skilled fighter with a sword - ( Prince of Cats. )
What does Juliet first ask about the news?
To tell her if the news is good or bad.
What is Mercutio making fun of?
Mercutio is making fun of Romeo's love.
What does Juliet do? How does Juliet react?
Romeo swears by the moon. Juliet reacts by saying don't swear by the moon.
Where does Friar Laurence think Romeo was?
Friar Laurence thinks that Romeo is out with Rosaline.
What does Mercutio say about Romeo and other lovers?
" No beauty will ever be good enough. "
What is the Nurse doing?
The Nurse is pretending to catch her breath from hurrying in order to take the impatient Juliet.
How does Mercutio try to make Romeo appear?
What does Juliet ask of Romeo?
" Tell me you love me, but forgive me if you think I'm too quickly won. "
Why does Friar Laurence say he will marry Romeo and Juliet?
What joke do the boys make about the nurse?
They say she's like " A sail " because she's like a boat.
What does the Nurse say about her health?
The Nurse says she's too old for this running around.