Act 1
Who are the 2 feuding families?
The Capulets an Montagues.
From what friends is Romeo hiding?
Romeo is hiding from Benvolio and Mercutio.
Who gets killed first in the fight?
Mercutio is killed first.
What does Juliet say that makes her father happy?
She says she was wrong to disobey him and will do anything he asks of her.
What news does Balthasar give Romeo?
He tells him that Juliet is dead.
Who tries to prevent a fight from breaking out?
Benvolio.
What does Romeo compare Juliet's eyes to?
He compares them to the stars.
Who kills Tybalt?
Romeo kills Tybalt.
What will Juliet do if Friar Lawrence cannot help her?
She will kill herself with a sword.
What does Romeo plan to do now that he thinks Juliet is dead?
He plans to return to Verona.
Why don't the wives want the husbands to fight?
They are men of position, they are old , and they need to set an exampe.
Why does Romeo say it's easy for Mercutio to tease him?
It's easy to tease him because he's never experienced love.
What will happen to Romeo when he is caught?
He will be banished from Verona.
What is the potion supposed to do?
It will make her go into a deep sleep that will stop her pulse and she will wake up in 42 hours.
Why is Paris at Juliet's tomb.
He is there to place flowers at the entrance.
What character makes matters worse during the fight?
Tybalt makes things worse.
Who does Romeo overhear speaking in the balcony scene?
He overhears Juliet speaking.
Where does Romeo go after the flight.
He goes to Friar Lawrence's cell.
When the Capulets find Juliet, what do they think happened to her?
The Capulets think Juliet died.
How does Juliet actually die?
She wakes up from her sleep, sees Romeo dead and stabs herself.
Who is the host of the feast?
Lord Capulet is the host.
How does Romeo feel about his name?
Romeo hates his name because it is an enemy to Juliet.
Who is Juliet now supposed to marry on Thursday?
She is supposed to marry Count Paris.
Instead of a wedding for Juliet, what are they now preparing for?
They are preparing a funeral for her
How are the Capulets and Montagues honoring their children?
The Montagues will build a statue of Juliet and Tybalt and the Capulets will build a statue of Romeo lying next to Juliet.