Fight to the Death
Which two families are enemies?
The Capulets and Montagues
Why is Romeo sad in the beginning of the story?
He is in love with Rosaline but she doesn't return his love.
Who does Juliet's family want her to marry?
Paris
Who is Paris?
Capulet's favored suitor for Juliet
Or The man her parents want her to marry.
Who killed Tybalt and why?
Romeo (because Tybalt killed Romeo's friend Mercutio)
How do Benvolio and Tybalt react to Samson and Gregory fighting?
Benvolio tries to break it up but Tybalt wants to fight.
Why does Romeo go to the feast even though he is not invited?
To see Rosaline, the girl he loves
Why did Juliet begin to shed tears over Tybalt?
Tybalt killed Mercutio and Romeo killed Tybalt
She refused Romeo's love and caused his depression or The girl Romeo is in love with but she doesn't feel the same.
What is Capulet's reaction when Juliet refuses to marry Paris?
He tells her if she doesn't marry Paris, he will have nothing more to do with her.
Montague and Capulet enter to see Samson and Gregory fighting with Montague's Men. They want to join the fight. What do their wives say?
The old men should stop fighting.
Why does Romeo kill himself?
He believes Juliet has killed herself.
Juliet wakes from her deep sleep to find that Romeo has done what? (as a result of her drinking the potion)
He drank Poison because he thought she was dead.
Juliet's servant and mentor
Nurse
Mercutio and Benvolio get into a conflict with Tybalt. What does Romeo do when he comes upon them?
Romeo is now Tybalt's cousin by marriage. He does not want to fight.
Who are Samson and Gregory? (only appear in the opening fight scene)
Capulet's men.
Friar Lawrence agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet, why?
He hopes it will end the family feud between the Montagues and the Capulets.
What advice does Friar Lawrence give Juliet about what she should do regarding marriage to Paris?
He tells her to agree and then drink a potion to make her appear dead for one day. When she wakes, go to Mantua to be with Romeo.
He gives a feast so Juliet can meet bachelors.
Capulet (Her father)
What is the issue with Juliet's relationship with her parents?
They are too busy to give her attention.
What ended the opening scene of fighting?
The Prince threatened them all with death if they continued fighting.
What does Romeo mean when he says,
"Oh, dear account! My life is my foe's debt"?
His love for Juliet has brought him out of his depression. Since she is a Capulet, he owes his enemy for his new happiness.
How does Juliet react to Lady Capulet's plans for marriage between Juliet and Paris?
She tells her she won't marry but when she decides to it will be to Romeo.
Who is Prince?
Prince
(Responsible for keeping the peace)
Why did Prince send Romeo into exile instead of death?
He believed the deaths were not Romeo and Juliet's faults. Their parents were to blame because of their feuding.