| What news does Balthasar bring to Romeo? | Juliet’s “Death” |
| What does Romeo mean when he says, “Then I defy you, stars!” | Romeo is challenging fate by returning to Verona after being banished from there |
| What actions does Balthasar’s news prompt Romeo to do? | Balthasar’s news prompts Romeo to purchase poison and write a letter about his marriage to Juliet |
| Why doesn’t the apothecary want to sell his poison? How does Romeo convince him? | The Apothecary can be executed for selling poison. Romeo gives him 40 gold coins. Apothecary accepts because he is poor. |
| How long does the poison take to work | immediatly |
| What does Friar John tell Friar Lawrence? | John tells Lawrence he couldn’t send his letter because he was stuck. A sickness was going around so he was kept there so he wouldn’t spread it. |
| After hearing this news from John, What does Friar Lawrence intend to do? | He intends to hide Juliet in his cell and write back to Romeo. |
| Within how many hours will Juliet awaken? What does Friar plan for her? | Within 3 hours. Stay in cell until Romeo arives |
| Why is Paris at Juliet’s tomb? | He is there to pay his respects to Juliet |
| Romeo gives Balthasar two reasons for entering the Capulet’s tomb, What are they? | He wants to see Juliet one last time (Pay respects) and to take the ring from her hand. |
| Why does Paris think that Romeo came to her grave? | Paris thinks Romeo is there to spread “Villainous shame” and rob her grave |
| What is Paris’ last request? why does Romeo honor his request? | Paris’ request is to have his body laid by Juliet. to honor Mercuito. Romeo stays loyal to his faith |
| What is it about Juliet that should have told Romeo that she was not dead? | Juliet still had a lively glow to her. |
| Why doesn’t Friar Lawrence stay in the tomb with juliet after she awakens? What does he plan? | Friar knows that the watchmen are coming so he doesn’t want to get caught . He is then going to take Juliet to nuns. |
| Why does Juliet kiss Romeo after he is dead? | Juliet hopes that some of the poison will still be on his lips so it can seep into her lips and body |
| Where does Juliet get the dagger she used to kill herself from? | Romeo’s Sheath |
| When Montague first arrives on the scene, what does he say? | He says that Lady Montague has died from grief. |
| What information does Romeo’s letter give? | The letter tells of Romeo and juliet’s marriage |
| How do Montague And Capulet plan to honor romeo and Juliet | Capulet will give Montague a dowry. Montague will make a gold statue of Juliet. |
Romeo and Juliet Act 5
August 2, 2019