Prologue: In what city does this play take place? | Verona Italy |
Prologue: Why are Romeo and Juliet called “star-crossed lovers”? | There story will end in tragedy/ will never be able to be together due to fate |
Scene 1:Who is fighting at the beginning of the first scene? | Capulet and Montagues |
Scene 1:Who tries to break up the fight? | Benvolio |
What threat does the Prince make to Lord Montague and Lord Capulet? | To kill them if the continue to fight in the streets and disturb the peace |
Benvolio and Montague describe the way Romeo has been acting. What do the say about him? | He is sad |
Why is Romeo so sad? Explain. | HE is in love with someone who doesn’t love him back and want to be a nun. |
What is Benvolios advice to Romeo? | Talk to other girls and maybe you will get over her. |
Scene 2:Why does Capulet think it will be east for Montague and him tho keep the peace? | They are both in trouble |
What does Paris ask about Capulet? | he asks to marry Capulet |
What is Capulet’s first answer? | She is very young |
A bit later Capulet appears to change his mind about Paris’ question. What does he then tell Paris? | Get Juliet’s consent and your can. Look at other girls in case you change your mind |
What problem does the servant have? | he can not read |
What is the name of the women Romeo loves? | Rosaline |
What do Romeo and Benvolio decide to do? | Go to the partyBenvolio- to see other girls for RomeoRomeo- To see Rosaline |
Scene 3: How old is Juliet? | 14 |
When Lady Capulet asks Juliet how she feels about marriage, what is Juliet’s answer. | It is an honor that I dream not of |
Following Juliet’s answer, what does Lady Capulet then tell Juliet? | Women younger than you are mothers. |
Scene 4: According the Mercutio, who or what is Queen Mab, and what does she or it do? | She is the fairies midwife and is in charge of dreams |
What is Romeo’s mood at the end of this scene? Explain. | not happy he had a troubling dream |
Scene 5: What does Romeo think of Juliet the first time he sees her? | he doesn’t know if his heart has ever loved |
How does Tybalt recognize Romeo? | His voice |
When Tybalt is ready to seize Romeo and throw him out of the party, what does Capulet say to Tybalt? | Calm down and enjoy the party |
How does Romeo find our Juliet’s last name? | the nurse |
How does Juliet find out Romeo’s last name? | she has the nurse ask Tybalt and then the nurse tells her |
What does Mercutio say about dreams? | … |
Explain what the conversation is between Romeo and Juliet. | … |
Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Questions
July 15, 2019