ACT 1
ACT 2
ACT 3-5
Characters
Family & Friends
100

Who gets in a fight in the very beginning?

The Capulets & Montagues

100

Why does Romeo run away from his friends at the ball?

He wants to see Juliet again. 

100

Who does Mercutio accuse of being easily angered?

Benvolio

100

Who is Romeo's interest, a Capulet, and is 13 years old?

Juliet

100

What advice does Benvolio give his cousin when Romeo is upset?

To find another girl

200

How old is Juliet?

13, but will be 14 in 2 weeks

200

Which scene did Romeo and Juliet confess their love for each other?

Balcony scene.

200

What is the original day of the week for Juliet and Paris' wedding?

Thursday 

200

Who is a Montague, around 16 years old, and likes Juliet?

Romeo

200

Where did Romeo and Juliet first meet?

At the Capulet party

300

What was the argument between the nurse and Lady Capulet about?

Juliet's age

300

How did Romeo get into Juliet's room on their wedding night?

Rope-ladder. 

300

How much does Romeo pay for the poison?

40 ducats

300

Who took care of Juliet as a child?

The nurse

300

After Tybalt dies, what does Lord Capulet plan and on what day?

He plans for Juliet to marry Paris on Thursday

400

What does Peter have trouble doing?

reading

400

Who delivers plans for Romeo and Juliet's wedding to Juliet?

The Nurse. 

400

How many hours does Juliet have before she wakes up from taking the potion?

42 hours 

400

Who acts as Romeo's confidante? Romeo turns to him for advice and support.

Friar Lawrence 

400

Which two families are enemies?

The Montagues and Capulets

500

Why does Romeo decide to go to the Capulet party in ACT 2?

So he can see Rosaline

500

What does Mercutio think is in the letter?

A challenge. 

500

Why is Paris at Juliet's tomb?

Brings flowers and weeps 

500

Who comes between Mercutio and Tybalt?

Romeo

500

Who is Lord Montagues nephew?

Benvolio