Scene 1
What does Romeo ask his servant when he learns that Juliet has died?
If Friar Lawrence had sent any letters.
Who is unable to deliver the letter to Juliet?
Where does Scene 3 take place?
In the Capulet's churchyard.
In which city does most of the play take place?
Verona, Italy.
How many scenes does the play have? (Between 25 and 18)
24.
Why was Romeo feeling unusually cheerful?
He had had a dream in which love beats death.
What element builds suspense in the story?
The fact that Friar Lawrence was unable to deliver the letter to Romeo.
Why does Romeo visit Juliet's tomb?
He intends to lie with her and commit suicide.
What does Romeo remark when he sees Juliet inside her tomb?
Why hasn't Lord Capulet spoken to Juliet about her marriage to Paris?
They've been too busy mourning Tybalt.
Who informs Romeo that Juliet has died?
Balthasar.
What does Friar John tell Friar Lawrence about Juliet's condition?
That she is quarantined in a house due to an infectious illness.
Who offers to sacrifice themselves after the Capulets and Montagues enter Juliet's tomb?
Friar Lawrence.
Who exclaims that none of this would've happened had the two families not been feuding?
Prince Escalus.
What item confirms Friar Lawrence's innocence?
Romeo's letter to his father.
How does Romeo get the poison from the apothecary?
By appealing to the apothecary's poverty.
How is Friar Lawrence acting in the scene?
He isn't acting with urgency.
Why does Juliet kiss Romeo after Romeo dies?
She hopes that the poison will kill her too.
What delays the Nurse after she meets with Juliet to tell her news concerning Romeo?
She complains that she's exhausted.
How do Romeo and his friends learn about the Capulets' party?
Peter asks them to read the names of the invitees, because he is illiterate.
Where does this scene take place?
In Mantua.
Why is Friar Lawrence not eager to warn Juliet?
He fears that Juliet will blame him for ruining the plan.
What do the heads of each family agree to do once they stop quarreling?
To build a golden statue of the other's children.
Who does Mercutio continues to reference while at the Capulets' party?
Queen Mab.
What are Benvolio and Mercutio doing before Tybalt arrives to challenge Romeo?
They are debating who is more hot-tempered.