| Why is Romeo feeling cheerful at the beginning of scene 1? | He had a good dream and thinks it’s a sign |
| What news does Balthasar bring Romeo? | That Juliet is dead. |
| After hearing the news, where does Romeo plan to go? | To the Apothecary |
| What does the speed with which Romeo makes his decision tell you about his character? | He’s very rash |
| How is Friar John prevented from going to Mantua to deliver Friar Laurence’s letter? | the Plague |
| Why does Paris go the Capulet tomb? | To place flowers there |
| How do you think Paris feels about Juliet? | He doesn’t love her as much as he thinks |
| What is romeo’s real reason for sending Balthasar away from the tomb? | He plans on killing himself |
| Why does Paris think Romeo has come to the tomb? | To commit crimes to the corpses |
| What does Friar Laurence find when he enters the tomb? | Romeo and paris dead |
| How does Juliet kill herself? | She uses romeo’s dagger |
| What causes Lady Montague’s death? | She is heart broken over Romeo’s exile |
| Who tels the story of the events to the prince? | the friar |
| What does the Prince mean when he says “All are punished.” | Each family has been punished for their sins with the price of their children |
| At the conclusion of the play, what happens between the Capulets and Montagues? | They make peace and agree to make gold statues of their children |
| In this final act, how are Romeo’s actions guided more by emotion than reason? | It is ridiculous for a guy his age to kill himself over a girl he only met 3 days ago. |
| By family, list the people who have died in the play. | Motnague: Romeo, Lady MontagueCapulet: Juliet, TybaltPrince’s Family: Paris, Mercutio |
Romeo and Juliet Act 5
July 25, 2019