Characters
This character acts as Romeo’s confidante. Romeo turns to him for advice and support.
Friar Lawrence
When Juliet says “Wherefore art thou Romeo,” she is really saying what?
Why are you, Romeo, a Montague?
When Romeo is still upset by Rosaline’s rejection, what advice does Benvolio give his cousin?
Find another girl
What happened that caused Romeo to kill Tybalt?
Tybalt killed Mercutio
“Juliet is the sun” is an example of what figurative language?
Metaphor
This character wants Juliet to marry Paris so that their family will benefit socially and financially.
Lady/Lord Capulet
When Friar Lawrence discusses the power of plants and herbs, what is also he saying about the nature of men?
What important person in Verona is Mercutio related to?
Prince Escalus
What was the effect (or result) of Romeo killing Tybalt?
Bonus 10 points if you can state what happens next.
Romeo is banished from Verona.
Bonus = he goes to Mantua
"Good-night, good-night! Parting is such sweet sorrow That I shall say good-night till it be morrow" is an example of what figurative language?
Alliteration
This character wants Juliet to be happy. She first helps her be with Romeo then tells her to consider Paris.
Bonus 10 points if you can name her main purpose in the play
Nurse
Bonus = comedic relief
What is so scandalous about Romeo and Juliet's first encounter?
Bonus 10 points if you point out the subtle structure of their first conversation!
They hold hands and kiss twice within minutes of each other, which is strictly forbidden for courtship during the time.
Bonus = a sonnet!
In the beginning of the play Lord Capulet doesn’t want Juliet to marry Paris because _________________.
She is too young
Why does Juliet originally say no to marrying Paris?
Bonus 10 points if you state who convinced her to "agree."
Because she is already married to Romeo
Bonus = Friar Lawrence
“These violent delights have violent ends and in their triumph die, like fire and power, which, as they kiss, consume.”
This is an example of what figurative language?
Simile
This character is Romeo’s cousin and a peacemaker between the two families.
Bonus 10 points if you can name his foil and explain why.
Benvolio
Bonus = Tybalt (because he is the fiery opposite of Benvolio)
What is the significance of the opening fight scene in Act 1, Scene 1 if the only characters shown are servants or side characters?
Bonus 10 points if you state what important news is shared at the end of the scene!
It shows how deep the ancient grudge goes within the two families
Bonus = the prince announces that if the families fight again, they will pay for with their lives
What did Romeo do that caused Tybalt to challenge him and eventually kill Mercutio?
Show up at Capulet's party
List 3 symbols from the play. AND explain them.
(could be a many different answers)
Stars, moon, poison, thumb-biting, Queen Mab, dagger, swords, plants, birds, rose, masks, the balcony, tomb, etc.!
This character dies not through a duel, poison, or dagger.
Lady Montague
What is the resolution at the very end of this play (last 30 lines)? There are 2 main answers.
The families end their grudge and find peace
The prince says some will be pardoned and some will be punished
When Romeo runs to Friar Lawrence after killing Tybalt, Friar tells Romeo to be thankful for three things. Name the three things he should be happy/thankful for.
Juliet is alive and well; Tybalt is dead otherwise Tybalt would have killed him; and the Prince only sentenced him to exile not death
Who did Romeo and Benvolio meet that allows (causes) them to go to the Capulet party?
Peter-the illiterate Capulet servant
"A plague o' both your houses!" means what?
It is an example of what literary device?
Curse the Montagues and the Capulets
Foreshadowing that both families will lose their children.