Act 1
In act 1, scene 1-2, What character is aggresive and eager to fight?
Tybalt
By whose name does Mercutio call for Romeo?
Rosaline
Who comes to the public square looking for a fight with Romeo?
Tybalt
Why is Paris at Friar Laurence's cell?
To ask friar to marry him and Juliet on Thursday.
Where does Scene 1 take place?
Mantua
In act 1, What warning does the Prince give to anyone who breaks the peace again?
They will be killed
How does Romeo learn of Juliet's love for him?
He overhears her talking on her balcony.
How does Tybalt insult Romeo and try to get him to fight him?
He calls him a man servant and villain.
What reason does Paris give the Friar for the hasty marriage?
It is what Lord Capulet wants. To take Tybalt's death off of Juliet's mind.
What was Romeo's dream?
Juliet found him dead.
In act 1, Who has asked for Juliet's hand in marriage?
Paris
What does Romeo say helped him climb over the high walls of the Capulet orchard and find Juliet's window?
Love
Why won't Romeo fight Tybalt?
Tybalt is Juliet's cousin, whom is now his wife.
How long will the sleeping potion take effect?
42 hours
Who brings Romeo the news that Juliet is dead?
Balfazar, his man servant
How old is Juliet in act 1, scene 1-2?
13
What does Romeo and Juliet exchange?
Vows of love
Why does Mercutio fight Tybalt?
Tybalt insulted Romeo. Mercutio is mad that he insulted his friend.
Where will Juliet be put after her family believes that she is dead?
the Capulet vault
Why does Romeo go to the Apothecary?
To get a drug that will kill him.
In what state of mind is Romeo when we first see him in the play?
He is in a state of grief.
What do Romeo and Juliet plan to do the next day?
Get married
How is Mercurio killed?
He is stabbed by Tybalt.
Who will be waiting in the tomb when Juliet awakens form the sleeping potion?
Romeo and Friar
Why does the Apothecary hesitate in selling Romeo the poison?
It is against the law and he can lose his license.