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Shakespeare
100
In the opening scene, this character stops the fight between the Capulets and the Montagues.
The prince.
100
Romeo, Mercutio, and Benvolio are on their way to the party. Romeo doesn't want to dance because he's sad. Mercutio tries to cheer him up. Romeo is scared because of his dream. Mercutio makes fun of him. Benvolio tries to get them to hurry.
Scene 4
100
"O, then I see Queen Mab hath been with you."
Mercutio
100
How old is Juliet?
Almost 14
100
Stratford-upon-Avon
Where Shakespeare was born and is buried.
200
This character is very sad in the beginning of the play.
Romeo
200
Servants from the Capulet and Montague houses start fighting. Benvolio tries to stop the fight, and Tybalt tries to fight him. Everyone is fighting. The Prince stops it and says future fights will be punished by death. Romeo is sad because of unrequited love.
scene 1
200
"I'll look to like, if looking liking move."
Juliet
200
Who is Romeo in love with when the play begins?
Rosaline
300
This character doesn't want to get married yet.
Juliet
300
Paris wants to marry Juliet; Capulet wants them to wait. Capulet is having a party. His servant accidentally invites Romeo to the party. Romeo goes so he can see Rosaline. Benvolio goes so he can show Romeo other girls and help him get over Rosaline.
scene 2
300
"I hate the word (peace) as I hate Hell . . ."
Tybalt
300
How do Romeo and Juliet metaphorically describe themselves at their first meeting?
As a saint and a palmer (pilgrim).
300
London
Where Shakespeare lived and wrote his plays.
400
This character is constantly trying to fight people.
Tybalt.
400
Romeo sees Juliet and immediately falls in love. They talk and flirt and kiss, and then the party is over. The Nurse tells each of them who the other person is, and they are devastated.
scene 5
400
"I have a soul of lead So stakes me to the ground I cannot move."
Romeo
400
Who is Queen Mab?
The fairies' midwife (she brings dreams).
400
14 lines, 10 syllables per line.
Sonnet
500
This character asks Lord Capulet if he can marry Juliet.
Paris
500
Lady Capulet tells Juliet she should get married soon. The Nurse tells long and slightly inappropriate stories about Juliet's childhood. Juliet says she isn't ready to get married, but she'll look at Paris and see if she likes him.
scene 3
500
"Why, he's a man of wax."
The nurse.
500
Which family is Juliet from?
Capulet
500
What genre is Romeo and Juliet?
A tragedy.