Characters
Who is Romeo in love with at the beginning of the play?
Rosaline
Where do Romeo and Juliet first meet?
Capulet Party
What does “banished” mean?
Forced to leave a place
In what city does the play take place?
Verona
What is the main conflict between the families?
The feud between Montagues and Capulets
Who is Juliet’s fiery cousin who dislikes Romeo?
Tybalt
Who kills Tybalt?
Romeo
What does “foe” mean?
Enemy
What event brings Romeo and Juliet together?
The Capulet party
What theme is shown through Romeo and Juliet falling in love so quickly?
Impulsive love/young love
Who secretly marries Romeo and Juliet?
Friar Laurence
What punishment does Romeo receive for killing Tybalt?
Banishment
What is a “soliloquy”?
A speech revealing a character’s thoughts alone
Where does Juliet go to seek help with her situation?
Friar Laurence’s cell
How does fate influence the events of the play?
Events seem destined / unavoidable
Who is the man Juliet is supposed to marry?
Paris
Why does Juliet take the potion?
To avoid marrying Paris
What does “lament” mean?
To mourn or express sorrow
Where is Romeo when he learns Juliet is “dead”?
Mantua
How does miscommunication affect the outcome of the play?
It leads to tragic misunderstandings and death
Who fails to deliver Friar Laurence’s letter to Romeo?
Friar John
Why does Romeo believe Juliet is truly dead?
He never receives the letter explaining the plan
What does “star-crossed” mean?
destined/doomed/bound by fate
Where does the final scene of the play take place?
The Capulet tomb
What ultimately causes the tragedy: fate, family conflict, or personal choices?
All three