Act 1
The Montagues and Capulets
Where do Romeo and Juliet confess their love for each other?
Juliet's balcony.
What punishment does Romeo face for killing Tybalt?
Banishment
Who is Juliet being forced to marry?
Paris
Who dies first? Romeo or Juliet?
Romeo
How many times have there been street brawls between the Montagues and the Capulets?
Three
Who marries Romeo and Juliet
Friar Lawrence
What does Juliet give the Nurse to give to Romeo?
A ring.
What does Friar Lawrence give to Juliet?
A sleeping potion
How do the Montague's find out how Romeo killed himself?
Romeo gave his servant, Balthasar, a letter to give to Lord Montague. The letter details everything that happened.
Why is Romeo upset at the start of the play?
He was upset that Rosaline did not like him back.
Who challenges Romeo to a duel?
Tybalt
What event acts as the turning point of the story?
Tybalt kills Mercutio, then Romeo kills Tybalt.
What day does Lord Capulet try and host the wedding on?
Wednesday
What kept Romeo from receiving Friar Lawrence's letter?
A quarantine
Who recognizes Romeo at the Capulet Ball?
Tybalt
Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He believes their marriage will resolve the conflict between the Capulets and Montagues.
Who yells at Lord Capulet for trying to force Juliet to marry Paris?
The Nurse.
For how long will Juliet remain unconscious?
42 hours
What are the two main conflicts of the story?
Man Vs. Man
Man Vs. Fate
Name a set of foil characters
Benvolio and Tybalt
How does Romeo's mood shift after meeting Juliet?
He becomes happier and wants to be around more people.
On what day does Lord Capulet say Juliet will marry Paris?
Thursday.
Explain Friar Lawrence's plan to give Romeo and Juliet a happy ending.
He tells Juliet to fake her death so that she will be taken to the family tomb. Friar Lawrence and Romeo will be there waiting for her to wake up; she will then go Mantua with Romeo.
Who leads Romeo and Juliet's funeral procession?
Friar Lawrence