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This character is only 13 years old
Juliet
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"A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life." Who said it and what does it mean?
Chorus: Romeo and Juliet are not meant to be and they commit suicide at the end.
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How many fights have occurred between the Capulets and Montagues at the beginning of the play?
Three
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For Juliet, what news is worse than her believing that Romeo is dead?
Knowing Romeo is banished.
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What sad news does Montague deliver when he comes to Juliet's tomb?
His wife died because she is heartbroken over Romeo being banished.
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This character is moody and romantic; he seems to fall in love easily.
Romeo
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"There never was a tale of more woe than that of Juliet and her Romeo." Who said it and what does it mean?
Prince Escalas: If the families had not been feuding, Romeo and Juliet wouldn't have snuck around and got married and none of the deaths would have happened.
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What does the line "Wherefore art thou Romeo?" mean?
Why are you Romeo?
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What advice does Nurse give to Juliet about her impending marriage to Paris?
Marry Paris and be happy.
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What last request does Romeo fill for Paris?
Romeo lays Paris next to Juliet in her tomb.
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This comic character is famous for the "Queen Mab" speech
Mercutio
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"Here's a drink. I drink to thee." Who said it and what does it mean?
Juliet: She is taking the potion that will help her fake her death so she can be with Romeo. She is drinking to Romeo.
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In the beginning of the play, why is Romeo so sad?
He is "in love" with Rosaline, but she has sworn a vow of chastity.
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How does Juliet react when she finds out that Romeo killed Tybalt?
She is upset, but understands that Tybalt would have killed Romeo otherwise and she is more sad that she won't be able to see Romeo since he is banished.
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What changes in Lord Capulet's plans alters Friar Laurence's plans?
Lord Capulet is forcing Juliet to marry Paris
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This character is known for his swordsmanship
Tybalt
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"And if thou darest, I'll give thee remedy." Who said it and what does it mean?
Friar Lawrence: He has a solution to Juliet's problem, but it might be dangerous.
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What aspects of Mercutio's character do we see in his famous "Queen Mab" speech?
promiscuity, pervertedness, imagination
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What was Romeo's response to Tybalt's desire to fight? Why?
Romeo didn't want to fight and tried to talk Tybalt out of it, saying he had reasons to love Tybalt. This is because Romeo is now related to Tybalt through his marriage to Juliet. Tybalt and Juliet are also very close.
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Why does Paris attack Romeo at Juliet's tomb and what is the result of the fight?
Paris thinks Romeo is there to do something to Juliet's body. Paris dies as a result to the fight.
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This character seems fair and just
Prince Escalus
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"Take him and cut him out in little stars, And he will make the face of heaven so fine that all the world will be in love with the night." Who said it, what does it mean?
Juliet: Turn Romeo into a constellation and his face will make the heavens so beautiful that the world will fall in love with the night.
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What extended metaphor is used in Romeo and Juliet's first meeting?
A religious metaphor: Juliet is a saint, Romeo is a pilgrim who will only be absolved of his sin by the saint's kiss
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Explain the line "A plague o' both your houses!" Who said it and what did he mean?
Mercutio said this...he was done with both of the houses after being mortally wounded by Tybalt under Romeo's arm. It was their feuding that caused it.
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Why can't Friar John get the letter to Romeo?
He was in an area that was quarentined due to the plague.