Characters
This character acts as Romeo’s confidante and spiritual advisor. Romeo turns to him for advice and support.
Who is Friar Lawrence?
What is the purpose of the part of the play (at the beginning) that sets the scene for the play as a whole
Prologue
When Romeo is still upset by Rosaline’s rejection, what advice does Benvolio give his cousin?
What is find another girl?
This character sentences Romeo to exile or banishment after Romeo kills Tybalt.
Who is Prince Escalus?
When Romeo first sees Juliet at the balcony he compares her to the _____.
What is the sun?
Who is Juliet's cousin?
Tybalt
At the beginning of Act III, Scene ii, Juliet is alone in Capulet’s orchard. She delivers a long speech in which she eagerly anticipates Romeo’s arrival at nightfall. Which of the following correctly describes this speech?
Soliliquy
This character wants Juliet to be happy. She first helps her be with Romeo then tells her to consider Paris.
Who is the Nurse?
When Romeo tells Friar Lawrence’s about the love he has for Juliet, what is Friar Lawrence's advice to Romeo?
Love moderately
In the beginning of the play Lord Capulet doesn’t want Juliet to marry Paris because _________________.
What is she is too young?
This character is Romeo’s cousin and a peacemaker between the two families.
Who is Benvolio?
When Romeo and Juliet agree to get married they have only known each other for how long?
What is less than one day?
This character is offended after seeing Romeo at the Capulet party. Instead of fighting Romeo there, he waits.
Who is Tybalt?
Fill in the blank from Juliet’s speech. “That which we call _______ by any other word would smell as sweet.”
What is a rose?
When Romeo runs to Friar Lawrence after killing Tybalt, Friar tells Romeo to be thankful for why?
The Prince only sentenced him to exile not death?
a brief remark by a character revealing his or her true thoughts or feelings, unheard by other characters
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