Characters
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? (estimate in less than or greater than # of days)
What is less than one day?
When Romeo is still upset by Rosaline’s rejection, what advice does Benvolio give his cousin?
What is find another girl?
"And with this knife I'll help it presently"
at this time or period; now
"I am fortune's fool"
Who is Romeo?
This character sentences Romeo to exile or banishment after Romeo kills Tybalt.
Who is Prince Escalus?
When Juliet says “Wherefore art thou Romeo,” she is really saying what?
Why are you, Romeo, a Montague?
Even though he is not a Montague, this person is a close friend of Romeo.
Who is Mercutio?
And here is come to do some villainous shameTo the dead bodies. I will apprehend him.
take into custody; arrest
“I am a grave man”
Who is Mercutio?
This character loves Juliet, and offers advice and assistance to her throughout the play.
Who is the Nurse?
Fill in the blank from Juliet’s speech. “That which we call _______ by any other word would smell as sweet.”
What is a rose?
In the beginning of the play Lord Capulet doesn’t want Juliet to marry Paris because _________________.
What is she is too young?
Thou chide me oft for loving Rosaline.
scold or reprimand severely or angrily
"Wisely and slow; they stumble the run fast"
Who is Friar Lawrence?
This character acts as Romeo’s confidante. Romeo turns to him for advice and support.
Who is Friar Lawrence?
When Romeo first sees Juliet at the balcony he compares her to the _____.
What is the sun?
After Tybalt’s death Lord Capulet plans what for Juliet? AND on what day? (bonus point)
What is Juliet is to marry Paris on Thursday?
Cuts beauty off from all posterity.
all future generations; children; offspring
"I fear too early, for my mind misgives / Some consequence yet hanging in the stars."
Who is Romeo?
This character is often seen in the background. He is aware of Romeo and Juliet's marriage and delivers the news of Juliet's death to Romeo.
Juliet gets mad at Romeo for swearing his love by which object (it is inconsistent/always changing)?
What is the moon
When Romeo runs to Friar Lawrence after killing Tybalt, Friar tells Romeo to be thankful for three things. Name the ONE of the things he should be happy/thankful for.
What is Juliet is alive and well; Tybalt is dead otherwise Tybalt would have killed him; and the Prince only sentenced him to exile not death?
Lovers can see to do their amorous rites By their own beauties, or, if love be blind, It best agrees with night.
expressive of or exciting love or romance
"See, where he comes. So please you, step aside. I’ll know his grievance or be much denied."
Who is Benvolio?