| What is the function of the prologue? | To reveal the setting, characters, plot, and conflict |
| Who reveals the prologue? | The chorus |
| Where is the play set? | Verona, Italy |
| What are the names of the two feuding families? | Capulet and Montague |
| Why are the families fighting? | It’s a lifetime grudge |
| How does the scene begin? | Sampson and Gregory, servants of the Capulet’s, are bragging about what they will do to any Montague servant |
| Who causes the fight? | Sampson causes the fight by giving a vulgar gesture (bite thou thumb…) |
| Who tries to stop the fight? | Benvolio |
| Who keeps the fight going? | Tybalt |
| What are the main differences between Benvolio and Tybalt? | Benvolio likes to keep peace and Tybalt likes to stir things up |
| When Capulet and Montague tries to fight, who restrains them? | Their wives |
| Who breaks up the fight in the Square? | Prince Escalus |
| What kind of mood is he in? | He’s angry |
| What warning does he give? | “if it happens again, you’ll be put to death” |
| How many times has the fight disrupted the city? | Three times |
| Why are Romeo’s parents worried about him? | He has isolated himself from everyone and his family. He wants to be alone all the time. He might be depressed. |
| Why is Romeo sad? | He is in love with a young lady, but she has not returned that love |
| Who tries to help Romeo? What advice is given to Romeo? | Benvolio. Forget about her. |
| How old is Juliet? | 13 years old |
| When does Capulet say Juliet will be ready for marriage? | Two more years and she will be 15 |
| Who wants to marry Juliet? | Paris |
| Give three reasons why capulet hesitates to give his permission? | She’s not 15; she’s too young to get married; he’s afraid of losing her to Paris |
| Why does Capulet servant approach Romeo and Benvolio? | Because he can’t read |
| Where does the servant invite him? | To the Capulet party |
| What is Romeo want to go to the party? | to see Rosaline |
| What is Benvolio want to Romeo to go to the party? | So he can get over Roseline; he wants to show Romeo that there are other fish in the sea |
| Describe the nurse’s relationship with Juliet. | They are very close because the nurse has known her since she was a baby; also the nurse lost her sister, Suzanne, who would’ve been the same age as Juliet |
| Why is the nurse impressed with Paris? | He has a great body; he’s handsome |
| Why does lady Capulet encouraged the arrangement between Juliet and Paris? | She wants Juliet to follow in her footsteps and marry Young |
| What is Juliet promised her mother? | She says I’ll take a look, but I won’t promise anything |
| How will Romeo and his friends escape detection at the party? | They will be wearing masks so nobody will know them |
| In Mercutio’s, Queen Mab does what? | Causes nightmares and makes you dream things that are a lie |
| What does Romeo dream? | He dreams something bad is going to happen |
| How does Capulet treat his guests? | Very welcoming |
| What does Romeo think of Juliet at first? To what does he compare her? | He says I did not know the beauty till’ this night. An Ethel jewel |
| Who notices Romeo? How? Who does he tell? | Tybalt. By his voice. Lord Capulet |
| Why does Capulet let Romeo stay at the party? | Not bothering anyone |
| At the party Romeo and Juliet join hands. What metaphor does Romeo use to compare their joined hands? | A prayer (praying hands) |
| How many times does Romeo and Juliet kiss at the ball? | Twice |
| Who interrupts them? | Nurse |
| What does Romeo find out from the nurse after Juliet goes to see her mother? | She’s a Capulet |
| A fortnight | Two weeks |
Act 1:Romeo and Juliet
August 1, 2019