Shakespeare & Prologue
What is foreshadowed is the prologue? What is to happen by the end of the play?
Romeo and Juliet are going to die
Who are the two feuding families? What is the cause of their feud?
The Capulets and the Montagues; it isn't said what caused their feud
What does Romeo and Juliet do by the end of the act?
They get married
What major events take place in Act III, Scene 1?
Tybalt kills Mercutio, Romeo kills Tybalt, and Romeo is banished from Verona
In Act IV, Scene 4, what is Capulet preparing for?
Juliet & Paris's wedding
What city and country does the play take place in?
Verona, Italy
What does Paris ask of Capulet?
He asks for Juliet's hand in marriage
According to Mercutio, who has challenged Romeo to a fight?
Tybalt
What does Romeo and Juliet compare banishment to?
Death
In Act IV, Scene 2, what does Juliet say to Capulet? What is Capulet's response?
She apologizes and says she will marry Paris; Capulet decides to move the wedding from Thursday to Wednesday
What are the 3 types of plays Shakespeare wrote?
Tragedies, comedies, and histories
What are the two reasons Capulet gives to Tybalt as to why he shouldn't attack Romeo?
1) Romeo has a good reputation and is considered honorable and well-behaved
2) It would ruin the mood of the party
In Act II, Scene 1, what does Mercutio do to try and summon Romeo? Why does he do this?
He makes fun of Rosaline; he thinks Romeo will come out to defend the honor of the girl he once loved
In Act III, Scene 4, what does Capulet promise Paris?
Juliet is to marry Paris on the upcoming Thursday
What plan does Friar Lawrence suppose for Juliet? What does he give her and instruct her to do? What does he say he'll do for Romeo?
He suggests that she fake her own death; he gives her a sleeping potion and tells her to take it the night before her wedding; he will send a letter to Romeo with information about the plan so he can come get Juliet and take her to Mantua
In what year was William Shakespeare born? What year did he die?
1564-1616
According to Mercutio, who visits people and gives them dreams?
Queen Mab
Why does Juliet not want Romeo to swear his love for her on the moon?
The moon changes and is inconsistent; she doesn't want their love to be sworn on something that is inconsistent
When Tybalt confronts and challenges Romeo, what does Romeo say in response? Why does he say this?
He says he has no reason to fight Tybalt, someone he loves; Romeo says this because he is now married to Juliet and Tybalt is now his cousin
Why does Friar Lawrence say Capulet and Lady Capulet should be happy about Juliet's passing?
Because he claims that she has gone to heaven and that she is happy there
What is the name of the town Shakespeare was born in?
Stratford-upon-Avon
How does Romeo and Benvolio learn about the Capulet party?
Capulet's servant, who cannot read, asks them to tell him what the party invitation says
In Act II, Scene 5, how does Juliet treat the Nurse when she comes back with Romeo's message? How does the Nurse respond to Juliet's comment?
Juliet is impatient with the Nurse, wanting to know immediately what Romeo has said; the Nurse scolds Juliet for not letting her catch her breath
According to the Friar, why should Romeo be happy after he has been banished?
1) Juliet is still alive and they can still be together
2) Tybalt, who would have killed Romeo, is now dead
3) Romeo would have been sentenced to death for killing Tybalt, but has only been banished
In Act IV, Scene 3, what excuse does Juliet give to Lady Capulet to make sure she is left alone at night?
She tells Lady Capulet that she wants to be left alone to pray