Act 1
Who are the two feuding families?
The Capulets and the Montegues
Where does most of the entire story take place.
It takes place in fair Verona.
When will Juliet be wed?
Juliet is planned to be wed on Thursday.
If Friar Lawrence cannot help Juliet, what does she plan on doing?
She plans on killing herself.
Who says, "O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?"
Juliet.
Who are Sampson and Gregory?
They are servants for the Capulets.
Where do Romeo and Juliet get married?
They get married at Friar Lawrence's Cell.
What does Lady Capulet say she will have done to Romeo?
She says that she will have Romeo dead.
Why does Friar Lawrence think that Juliet will accept his plan?
He thinks that she will accept his plan because she would rather die than marry Paris.
Who says, "But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun!"
Romeo.
While Romeo is depressed because of Rosaline, how is he behaving?
Romeo creates an artificial night; he shuts the windows & curtains to his room and cries
Where does the party take place in Act I?
The party takes place at the Capulet house.
Who do Juliet's parents want her to marry?
They want her to marry Paris.
What does Juliet tell her father that makes him happy?
She tells him that she was wrong to disobey him.
Who says, "For you and I are past our dancing days"
Lord Capulet.
Who informs Juliet of Romeo's true identity?
The nurse.
Where does Romeo go to after he is banished?
He went to Mantua.
Why does Lord Capulet think Juliet is crying so much?
He thinks that she is crying because she wants to get married; the real reason is because she wants to be with Romeo
If the potion does not work, what does Juliet say she will do?
She says that she will take a knife and end her life that way.
Who said, "For never was a story of more woe Than this of Juliet and her Romeo."
Prince.
Who has Mercutio been dreaming about?
He has been dreaming about Queen Mab.
Where did Romeo and Juliet have their first kiss?
They had their first kiss at the Capulet party.
How has the nurse turned against Juliet?
The nurse thinks that Paris is a better choice for Juliet.
What is the Capulet family preparing for instead of a wedding? And why?
They are preparing for a funeral instead of a wedding as Juliet is thought to be dead.
Who says, "These violent delights have violent ends
And in their triumph die, like fire and powder,
Which as they kiss consume"
Friar Lawrence.