Act I
Which character gives the "Queen Mab" speech?
Mercutio
He makes rude jokes about her
Who kills Tybalt in Act 3, scene 1 and why?
Romeo because Tybalt killed Mercutio
What is the point of Friar Lawrence's plan in Act 4?
To fake Juliet's death so that she can run away with Romeo
Who is the first to discover Juliet "dead" in Act V?
The Nurse
How does Benvolio plan to cure Romeo's lovesickness for Rosaline?
He will show Romeo other, more beautiful girls at the party
What is the plan for Juliet to marry Romeo?
Juliet will lie about going to confession, and she will meet Friar Lawrence and Romeo so that they can be married.
What is Romeo's punishment from the Prince?
Banishment
What is most likely the reason for why Lord Capulet moves up the wedding between Paris and Juliet?
He thinks Juliet has a sincere change of heart and wants to marry Paris
What is the dramatic irony found when Romeo finds out that Juliet is dead?
That she is not actually dead
Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet
He hopes it will stop the feuding between the families
How many hours was the Nurse looking for Romeo in Act II?
3 hours
What decision does Lord Capulet make in Act 3 that he thinks will make Juliet happy?
She will marry Paris
How long is the potion supposed to make Juliet sleep for?
About 2 days
How do Romeo and Juliet die?
Romeo drinks poison and Juliet stabs herself
How does Juliet want Romeo to prove his true love for her?
By marrying her
Which character says: "These violent delights have violent ends / and in their triumph die like fire and powder?"
Friar Lawrence
Juliet loses trust in the Nurse at the end of Act 3 because the Nurse has told her to what?
Forget Romeo and marry Paris instead
Why does Juliet ask her parent's for forgiveness and agree to marry Paris?
It is part of the Friar's plan so that her parents are not suspicious
What do the two families decide to do to honor Romeo and Juliet at the end?
They decide to end their feud and build gold statues
What consequence does Romeo risk if he is discovered on Capulet grounds?
Death
What happens at the end of Act II?
Romeo and Juliet get married
What are the three reasons Friar Lawrence gives Romeo for why he should be happy in Act 3?
What are Juliet's three fears that she has before she takes the Friar's potion?
That it is poison and she will die, that she will wake up and die from lack of oxygen, that she will wake up alone and go crazy.
Who or what does Romeo blame for the tragic events that have happened?
Unkind fate