It is not uncommon to find a street fight between the houses of the Montagues and Capulets, including their servants. Who is out “looking for a fight” when the play opens? | Samson and Gregory of the Capulet family |
In the street fight at the beginning of the play, Romeo tries to stop it while Tybalt makes it worse. Soon others are drawn out onto the street. Who shows up next? | all of these |
When Lord Capulet called for his sword so he could fight with the younger men, someone said, “A sword? You mean a crutch instead.” Who said that? | Lady Capulet |
The Prince of the town, Prince Escalus, arrived on the scene of the fight and put a stop to it. He announced that any further fighting would result in what? | punishment, on pain of death |
When the play opens, Romeo is lovesick. With whom is he in love? | Rosaline |
Who is planning on throwing a huge party that night? | the Capulets |
Benvolio is ___. | all of these |
Paris asks Capulet for something. What is is? | Juliet’s hand in marriage |
When Lady Capulet goes to speak with Juliet about the request Paris made to marry Juliet, who comes in and interrupts them? | the nurse |
Juliet is surprised about her mother’s announcement. When Lady Capulet asks Juliet what she thinks of getting married, Juliet’s response was ___. | “It is an honor that I dream not of.” |
Count Paris is a relative of whom? | Prince Escalus, who is the ruler of Verona |
What is Benvolio trying to get Romeo to do? | see other women since Rosaline won’t return Romeo’s affections |
Juliet is only 13 years old and her father hesitates in saying she can marry so young. But the one asking for her hand in marriage says, “Younger than she are happy mothers made.” Who said that? | Count Paris |
Mercutio wants Romeo to do what? | all of these |
Why does Romeo not want to go to the party hosted by the Capulets? | He is “too sadly in love with Rosaline” to enjoy himself |
Why do Romeo and Benvolio wear masks to the party? | all of these |
Romeo gives another reason for not wanting to go to the party. What is it? | He feels a “foreboding” because of a dream that might indicate something terrible will happen if he goes. |
Mercutio gives his “famous speech” about what? | Queen Mab, speaking of how dreams got into Romeo’s head |
At the end of Mercutio’s speech, he seems to get emotionally involved and is full of anxiety. Who tries to calm him? | Romeo when he says, “Peace. Peace, Mercutio, peace. Thou talk’st of nothing.” |
Who welcomes the “masked guests” into the great hall? | Lord Capulet |
Romeo goes to the feast at the Capulets to see Rosaline, but instead he sees ___. | Juliet and forgets all about Rosaline |
When the Nurse calls Juliet away from her flirtatious conversation with Romeo, Romeo asks the nurse what? | “What is her mother?”-in other words, “Who is she?” |
Who said, “My only love spring from my only hate! Too early seen unknown, and known too late.” | Juliet, when she found out who Romeo was |
Tybalt is mad that Romeo and his friends crashed the party. He wants to draw his sword and take action against Romeo. Who calms Tybalt? | Lord Capulet |
In Romeo and Juliet, Juliet is from which house? | the House of Capulet |
In Romeo and Juliet, I love Juliet and Romeo kills me. Who am I? | Count Paris |
In Romeo and Juliet, Friar Laurence is from which house? | none of these |
At the beginning of the play, Romeo and Juliet, who hosted a huge dinner party? | Lord and Lady Capulet |
In the Prologue of Romeo and Juliet, we learn ___. | all of these |
In Romeo and Juliet, who said (or implied) that girls as young as Juliet or younger are already married with children? | all of these |
In Romeo and Juliet, I am 13 years old and my father wants me to marry Count Paris. Who am I? | Juliet |
In Romeo and Juliet, who is the “Master of Puns” and wit? | Mercutio |
In Romeo and Juliet, I demanded the fighting to cease on “pain of death.” Who am I? | Prince Escalus |
In Romeo and Juliet, I am killed by Tybalt. Who am I? | Mercutio |
In Romeo and Juliet, I kill Tybalt. I am banished from Verona. Who am I? | Romeo |
In Romeo and Juliet, who says, “It is an honor that I dream not of?” | Juliet |
In Romeo and Juliet, Rosaline is ___. | all of these |
In Romeo and Juliet, who first tells Juliet she should think about marrying Count Paris? | Lady Capulet |
In Romeo and Juliet, I give Juliet a potion to make her appear dead. Who am I? | Friar Laurence |
The chorus tells the audience that ___. | Juliet deserves proper courting because she is a lady, but things might get sticky because they can’t court openly |
The Chorus tells the audience that although the two will face obstacles to their love, that ___. | “passion lends them power,” and they will work something out |
Romeo is deeply in love when he leaves the Capulets’ party. He declares ___. | “Can I go forward when my heart is here?” |
Who tries to find Romeo when he disappears? | Mercutio and Benvolio |
What is the attitude of Romeo’s friends when they think he is still in love with Rosaline? | They teasingly make fun of him. |
What does the narrator announce to the audience? | that Romeo is warned about falling in love with a Capulet |
Act II, Scene II is famous for what? | the balcony scene |
Romeo goes back to the Capulet house ___. | and sees someone coming out of doors onto the balcony |
Juliet doesn’t know anyone is outside listening to her. What is she saying? | all of these |
In two sentences or fewer, explain what is meant by Juliet’s words: “O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?” | Juliet is crying out for Romeo. She is wandering where he is. |
In two sentences or fewer, explain what is meant by Juliet’s words: “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” | She is wondering what the purpose of a name is. |
What is Friar Laurence doing in the morning? | Picking herbs |
What omen, or word of insight, does Friar Laurence say about the little herbs and plants he uses to make potions and medicines? | that they have the power not only to heal but to kill |
When Romeo tells Friar Laurence he is now in love with Juliet, what is the Friar’s first reaction? | He fusses at Romeo for being so fickle-one day in love with Rosaline, the next with Juliet |
The Friar finally agrees to help Romeo because he hopes ___. | this might be a way to heal the fight between the two feuding households |
Tybalt is mad and looking for Romeo. What are Romeo’s friends afraid might happen? | Romeo will die at Tybalt’s sword because Romeo is too lovesick to fight. |
Mercutio sees the Nurse coming, not knowing her reason for seeking Romeo out. What does Mercutio say when he sees her? | “A sail, a sail, a sail!” He is making fun of her large size and her gown and frock flapping in the breeze. |
When Mercutio speaks to Peter after the Nurse demands her fan from Peter, Mercutio says… | “Good Peter, to hide her face; for the fan’s the fairer face.” This is insulting the Nurse, saying the fan is better to look at than the Nurse’s face |
Romeo tells the Nurse he made arrangements with | -Friar Laurence-perform the marriage-that very afternoon |
What reason does Romeo suggest Juliet use to get out of the house to meet him? | that she tell her parents she is going to confession at Friar Laurence’s cell |
What does Romeo tell the Nurse he will do if she will wait for a little while? | have his servant take a rope ladder to hang outside Juliet’s balcony so Romeo can get in to see Juliet |
When Mercutio and Benvolio finally find Romeo, they ___. | are mad because of where Romeo has been |
What is the main purpose of the Nurse approaching Romeo, Benvolio, and Mercutio on the street? | She wanted to find out from Romeo what his plan was to see Juliet. |
Juliet is trying to convince the Nurse to tell her about what? | Romeo’s plans for the marriage |
The Nurse asks Juliet if he had permission to go to “shrift” that day. What does she mean? | if Juliet has permission to go to confession at Friar Laruence’s cell |
What does the Nurse finally tell Juliet? | that Romeo is waiting at Friar Laurence’s cell so they can be married |
When Juliet hears what the Nurse has to tell her, Juliet ___. | leaves immediately to go to Friar Laurence’s cell to marry Romeo |
What advice does the Friar give Romeo just before he marries Romeo and Juliet? | to love moderately, love long |
What does the Friar ask the heavens to do? | smile upon this holy act |
The Friar seems to have a sense that some foreboding doom might be a consequence of the marriage. He asks the heaven to “smile” upon the holy act, so that ___. | afterward sorrow won’t chide (scold) them |
When Tybalt says he is after Romeo, Mercutio tries to deflect Tyablt’s anger to himself. Why? | Mercutio thinks Romeo is too lovesick to fight well and defend himself. |
When he is mortally wounded, what does Mercutio say about the House of Montague and the House of Capulet? | “a curse on both your houses” |
Mercutio blamed Tybalt for wounding him, but he also blamed Romeo. What did Mercutio say? | Why the devil came you between us? I was hurt under your arm.” |
Once Romeo realized his “new cousin” Tybalt just killed Mercutio, Romeo was ashamed and felt guilty that he was ___. | all of these |
When Romeo kills Tybalt, what does Benvolio encourage Romeo to do? | get out of there before the Prince comes |
Who told the Prince what happened in the street and why there were two dead bodies? | Benvolio |
When Juliet is expecting her new husband to show up, who comes instead? | the Nurse |
What is the Nurse crying out when she sees Juliet? | “He’s dead … he’s gone, he’s kill’d, he’s dead.” |
Who told Juliet that Romeo was banished? | none of these |
Who told Juliet that Tybalt is dead? | none of these |
What is Juliet’s first reaction when she hears Romeo killed Tybalt? | that Romeo was a traitor |
When Juliet hears that Romeo killed Tybalt, what is her second and more permanent thought? | that Romeo would have been killed if he didn’t kill Tybalt first |
When Juliet is distraught, she vows she will kill herself. What does the Nurse promise to do? | find Romeo and bring him to Juliet |
What did Juliet give to the Nurse to take to Romeo? | her ring |
Why does Benvolio want to go indoors? | it’s hot outside. |
After Romeo realized Mercutio was dead, Tybalt came back, and Romeo said what to him? | My good friend is on his way to heaven, and either you or I or both are going to be joining him now. |
What is Lady Capulet’s idea of what went on in the street brawl? | all of these |
What was Prince Escalus’ sentencing for the killings? | all of these |
When does Romeo flee to Friar Laurence’s cell? | after Tybalt kills Mercutio and Romeo kills Tybalt |
What punishment is worse than death for Romeo? | banishment from Verona and his dear Juliet |
When Romeo hears of his punishment, what causes him to feel even more devastated? | the fact that he has caused Juliet so much pain |
Where does Romeo go after he tells Juliet goodbye? | Mantua |
What does Friar Laurence tell Romeo he will do once Romeo leaves? | send frequent word of how Juliet is getting along |
Who tells Romeo that his tears are “womanish?” | Friar Laruence |
What does the Nurse give to Romeo? | a ring from Juliet |
Who tells Romeo that he should stop by to tell Juliet goodbye? | both of these |
Who discusses Juliet’s horrible grief? | Lady Capulet and Lord Capulet |
What does Lord Capulet think will cheer up Juliet? | getting married to Paris |
When Lord Capulet decides Juliet should be married to Paris soon, what does Lord Capulet not realize? | both of these |
Who said, “I would that Thursday were to-morrow?” | Count Paris |
The wedding is set to be held in | two days |
When does Romeo leave Juliet? | just before the sun comes up |
When the Nurse tells Juliet her mother is coming, what is the implication? | that Romeo better hurry and go so he won’t be found out |
How does Romeo leave Juliet’s room? | out the window and down the rope ladder |
What two things do Romeo and Juliet think they hear? | the nightingale and the lark |
Who first tells Juliet that she is to be married to Count Paris? | Lady Capulet |
What is Juliet’s reaction when she hears she will be marrying Count Paris? | She openly refuses. |
Why does Lady Capulet think Juliet is still weeping? | because Juliet is still heartbroken over Tybalt’s death |
What sets off Lord Capulet’s rage? | Juliet’s refusal to marry Count Paris |
To whom does Juliet (at first) turn to for advice? | the Nurse |
The Nurse compares Romeo to ___. | a dishcloth |
Later, to whom does Juliet go to for advice? | Friar Laurence |
If Friar Laurence can’t help Juliet out of the mess she is in, Juliet plans to do what? | end her life |
What does Lord Capulet call Juliet? | all of these |
Lady Capluet has a solution she thinks will allow Juliet to feel better. What is it? | to find Romeo in Mantua and kill him |
What is the significance of the lark and the nightingale? | all of these |
Who makes a visit to Friar Laurence to make arrangements for the wedding for Juliet and Paris? | Count Paris |
When Juliet goes to Friar Laurence’s cell to ask for advice, who is already there? | Count Paris |
Paris is excited to see Juliet at Friar Laurence’s cell. Juliet is ___. | polite, but not overly friendly |
What does Count Paris think Juliet is doing at Friar Laurence’s cell? | regular confession |
What plan does Friar Laurence concoct to put off the wedding? | Juliet will drink a potion that will simulate death. |
Lord Capulet is excited about the wedding to take place soon. How many cooks does he request for the wedding party? | 20 |
When Juliet goes to find her father, where is he? | in the main hall making plans for the wedding |
When Juliet finds her father, he is ___. | in a delightful mood |
What does Juliet tell her father? | All of these |
Why is Lord Capulet so happy after his little talk with Juliet? | His wayward daughter is back |
Friar Laurence tries to put off the wedding by giving what excuse? | all of these |
Juliet asks her mother and the Nurse to leave her alone in her room. What excuse does she give for wanting to be alone? | She wants to think and pray the night before her wedding to Count Paris. |
For a moment, Juliet has a doubt about Friar Laurence. What does she suppose? | that he might betray her and give her poison to get himself out of trouble |
If all goes well and the potion works like it should, Juliet has another scary thought. What is it? | She will wake up alone in the same crypt as Tybalt and other dead people. |
Juliet decides not to drink the potion Friar Laurence gave her and seeks out Romeo to get a potion from him. | False |
The next morning, the Capulet household is buzzing. From what? | plans for the wedding to be held soon |
Why does Count Paris arrive at the Capulet household that morning? | for the ceremony to marry Juliet |
Who tells the Nurse to go and wake Juliet? | Lord Capulet |
About what time is it when Capulet is busy checking on the meat, the cooks, and making arrangements? | 3:00 am |
With whom does Lord Capulet visit? | all of these |
Where does Paris go at the beginning of Act V, Scene 3? | to Juliet’s grave |
Why does Paris go to the grave? | to scatter flowers |
Who warns Paris someone is coming? | his page |
What does Romeo give to Balthasar? | a letter for his father |
Who watches Romeo crack open the vault? | Paris |
After Romeo gives one final farewell speech to his bride, what does he do? | all of these |
Count Paris emerges and challenges Romeo to a duel. Why? | all of these |
When Paris challenges Romeo to a duel, Romeo does what? | tries to talk him out of it because there has been too much death |
Friar Laurence arrives. What does he find? | all of these |
Who told Juliet the truth about all that had happened? | Friar Laurence |
Why does the Priest feel the need to leave in a hurry? | the watchmen are coming |
Juliet realizes she does not have much time, so she does what? | all of these |
Who reveals all that has happened when the Prince and others arrive? | Friar Laurence |
What are Lord Capulet and Lord Montague going to do? | all of these |
Who said, “For never was a story of more woe, than this on Juliet and her Romeo?” | Prince Escalus |
Romeo and Juliet
August 22, 2019