act 1
Who is Romeo in love with at the beginning of Act 1?
Rosaline
Where does Act 2, Scene 1 take place?
Outside the Capulet's orchard
Who kills Mercutio?
Tybalt
Who does Juliet visit to seek help after her parents insist she marry Paris?
Friar Laurence
Where does Act 5, Scene 1 take place?
Mantua
What event do Romeo and his friends decide to attend in Act 1?
The Capulet's masquerade ball
Who does Romeo visit immediately after leaving Juliet in the balcony scene?
Friar Laurence
What punishment does the Prince give to Romeo for killing Tybalt?
Banishment from Verona
What solution does Friar Laurence propose to Juliet to avoid marrying Paris?
He gives her a potion that will make her appear dead for 42 hours.
What news does Romeo's servant Balthasar bring to Romeo in Mantua?
What news does Romeo's servant Balthasar bring to Romeo in Mantua?
How does Tybalt react when he recognizes Romeo at the Capulet party, and what does Lord Capulet do in response?
Tybalt wants to fight Romeo, but Lord Capulet stops him and says Romeo should be left alone.
How does Mercutio try to conjure Romeo after the Capulet party?
By teasing him about Rosaline
Where does Romeo go to hide after the duel with Tybalt?
Friar Laurence's cell
How does Juliet deceive her parents after visiting Friar Laurence?
She pretends to agree to marry Paris and asks for their forgiveness.
Why is Friar John unable to deliver Friar Laurence's letter to Romeo?
Friar John is quarantined due to an outbreak of the plague and cannot deliver the letter.
Describe the initial meeting between Romeo and Juliet. How do they converse and what metaphors do they use?
Romeo and Juliet meet and talk in a shared sonnet, using metaphors of pilgrims and saints to describe their attraction.
What is the plan that Romeo and Juliet devise in Act 2, Scene 2?
To marry secretly the next day
What is Juliet's reaction when she learns of Tybalt's death and Romeo's banishment?
Juliet is initially angry and upset with Romeo but quickly defends him and mourns their separation.
What are Juliet's fears before drinking the potion Friar Laurence gave her?
Juliet fears the potion might not work, it could actually be poison, she might wake up early and suffocate in the tomb, or go mad being surrounded by the bones of her ancestors.
What does Romeo do after he finds Juliet in the Capulet tomb?
He takes poison and dies beside her.
What is the significance of the prologue in setting the tone and themes of the play? How does it foreshadow the events of Act 1?
The prologue talks about fate and conflict, hinting at the tragic love story and the feud between the families, seen in the fight and the party in Act 1.
In Act 2, Scene 3, Friar Laurence speaks about plants. How does this foreshadow future events?
It shows how good intentions can lead to bad outcomes, hinting at the tragedy to come.
How does the Nurse contribute to the misunderstanding between Juliet and her parents in Act 3, Scene 5?
The Nurse advises Juliet to marry Paris, which betrays Juliet's trust and makes her feel isolated and desperate.
How does Capulet’s decision to move the wedding date affect Friar Laurence’s plan?
Capulet’s decision to move the wedding up by a day shortens the time Friar Laurence has to inform Romeo about the plan, increasing the likelihood of miscommunication and disaster.
How does Juliet die after she awakens and finds Romeo dead beside her?
Juliet first tries to kiss the poison from Romeo's lips and then uses Romeo's dagger to stab herself.