Act I
What happens at the very beginning of the story?
Fight/Brawl between the Capulets and Montagues
After leaving the party with Benvolio and Mercutio, what does Romeo do?
He leaves his friends, climbs over the orchard (garden) wall and returns to Juliet.
Who kills Mercutio?
Who kills Tybalt?
Tybalt
Romeo
When (according to Friar Lawrence’s plan) is Juliet supposed to drink the potion he has given her?
Wednesday night
Who does Romeo buy the poison from?
Apothecary
What does the name Benvolio mean?
Goodwill
Why is Mercutio upset with Romeo?
Mercutio is hurt because Romeo is more interested in spending time with Rosaline (any girl) than hanging out with his friends.
Why does Benvolio encourage Mercutio to go home?
It is hot and Mercutio is in a bad mood. Benvolio is afraid they will bump into the Capulets and a fight will break out.
How long is she supposed to “sleep” while under the effects of this potion?
42 hours
What news does Balthasar bring to Romeo?
Juliet is dead and buried
What has Rosaline sworn to do that bothers Romeo so much?
Sworn to live a life of chaste
What is it Juliet wants Romeo to do? So they can be together?
Get rid of his name - No longer be a Montague so they can be together
Why does Mercutio blame Romeo for his death?
He blames Romeo for being cowardly and not fighting Tybalt himself
When Juliet asks for her Father’s forgiveness, what does he do that causes problems?
He moves the wedding up from Thursday to Wednesday.
Why did Romeo choose to purchase the item from that particular Apothecary?
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
This apothecary is very poor and will be desperate enough for the money to sell Romeo poison even though it is punishable by death in Mantua
Who is Queen Mab and what does she do?
Fictitious elf/fairy that infiltrates men's dreams
Other than being a priest, what hobby does Friar Laurence have?
Making Medicine from herbs, flowers and leaves
In which city is Romeo to live during his banishment?
Mantua
Who initially discovers Juliet “dead”?
The Nurse
Why is it that Friar Lawrence’s letter was never delivered?
Friar John was trapped in a plague house and could not get to Mantua
What does Romeo compare Juliet too?
What does Romeo compare himself too?
A saint (She is holy, and he worships her)
A Pilgrim (He is unworthy of her)
How is Juliet supposed to get out of her house for the wedding?
Tell her parents she is going to shrift (confession)
What “vengeance” does Lady Capulet threaten to take out on Romeo?
She wants to have him poisoned
To comfort the Capulets, Friar Lawrence states:
“Heaven and yourself
Had part in this fair maid! Now heaven hath all, And all the better is it for the maid.” Act IV sc v
What does he mean by this?
He is encouraging them to consider that Juliet is in a better place. He is saying that Juliet never really fully belonged to them, but was really only on loan to them from Heaven. They should not grieve so much, because now Juliet has returned to Heaven, and she is probably happier there.
How does Juliet die? in the Original 1968 version and the book.
She stabs herself with Romeo’s dagger