Act I
Why is Romeo so depressed in the beginning of the play?
Rosaline doesn't return his love; she has made a vow of chastity
Where does Romeo go after he leaves the Capulets' party?
Their orchard; he's looking for Juliet
Why does Mercutio fight Tybalt in a duel?
Because Romeo refuses; Mercutio thinks Romeo's being cowardly
How does Paris feel about his upcoming marriage to Juliet?
He would marry her as soon as possible; he's eager
What does Romeo plan now that he has heard news of Juliet's death?
He plans to drink poison after making his way to her dead body
If Mercutio is best known for his quick wit, Tybalt could be known best for his: _____________
Quick temper/hot-headedness
Who sent a letter of challenge to the Montague household/Romeo and why?
Tybalt; he recognized Romeo's voice at the party
What happens to Tybalt after he slays Mercutio?
Romeo finds him, duels him, and kills him.
What plan do Juliet and Friar Lawrence come up with in order to help her escape her upcoming wedding to Paris?
She will drink a sleeping draught/mixture that will make her appear dead to her family. Then she'll run away with Romeo when she wakes up.
What task does Friar John tell Friar Lawrence he was unable to perform?
He wasn't able to deliver Lawrence's letter to Romeo to let him know of Juliet's secret plan.
Why does Romeo agree to sneak into the Capulet party?
Because Rosaline will be there
She says she is going to confession
Why is Romeo so upset about his punishment/banishment at the hands of the Prince?
After Juliet apologizes for speaking out against her father's plans for her arranged marriage, what does Lord Capulet decide to do?
He moves up the wedding by a day; she'll be married the very next day.
What is Paris' dying wish? He speaks this wish to Romeo after he is wounded in their duel.
To be laid to rest next to Juliet
The Prince is angry that he has to break up yet another fight between the two families. How many fights (including this one) have the two families had out in public?
This is the 3rd fight; 3 of them
Who interrupts Romeo & Juliet when they are speaking of their love for each other in the balcony scene?
The Nurse
Who does Lady Capulet tell Juliet she is to marry?
County Paris
After finding Juliet's "dead" body, what does Lord Capulet call Death?
His "son-in-law"; his "heir"
What does Juliet do after she wakes up from her deep sleep?
After she sees Romeo dead, she stabs herself with his dagger since there is no poison left for her to drink.
What actually starts the fight between the servants of the two households/families? (Hint: It is a kind of gesture)
The insulting gesture of biting the thumb
How will Romeo sneak into Juliet's room on the night of their wedding?
A rope ladder leading up to the balcony
Why do the Lord and Lady Capulet think Juliet is so upset/mournful?
They think she is still broken up over Tybalt's death
True or False: Paris thinks that Juliet loves him, but she never really admits to it.
True
At the end of the play, what happens between Lord Capulet and Lord Montague?
They decide to put their feud behind them; they decide to erect memorial statues of Romeo & Juliet.