Characters
Who is the main boy in the story?
Romeo
What city does the story take place in?
Verona, Italy
What are the names of the two families that are enemies?
Montague and Capulet
What does "feud" mean?
A long-lasting fight or disagreement
Are the Montagues and Capulets friends or enemies?
Enemies
Who is the girl Romeo meets at the party?
Juliet
Where do Romeo and Juliet first meet?
At the Capulet party
What happens when Romeo sees Juliet?
He falls in love with her.
What is a "masked ball"?
A party where people wear masks
Why might Romeo want to hide his identity at the party?
Because the Capulets are enemies of his family
Who is Romeo's friend who likes to joke?
Mercutio
Which family's party does Romeo attend?
The Capulets
Why does Lord Capulet invite Romeo into the party?
He does not recognize him.
What does "enemy" mean?
Someone who is against another person
How does Tybalt feel when he recognizes Romeo?
Angry
Who is Juliet's cousin who gets angry at Romeo?
Tybalt
What kind of event is the Capulet family hosting?
A masked ball
What did Tybalt want to do to Romeo at the party?
Fight him
What does "forbidden" mean?
Not allowed
Why is Romeo and Juliet's love a problem?
Their families hate each other.
Who tells Juliet that Romeo is a Montague?
Her nurse
Why is the party a dangerous place for Romeo?
He is a Montague at a Capulet party.
What do Romeo and Juliet discover about each other?
They belong to enemy families.
What does "conflict" mean?
A problem or disagreement
What do you predict will happen because of the family feud?
Answers will vary. Students should make a reasonable prediction.