| When and where is Romeo and Juliet set? | Verona, Italy; in the 14th century. |
| According to the opening speech by the chorus, what will happen to Romeo and Juliet and how will this affect their familes? | Concerns a pair of lovers whose deaths shall end the conflict between their feuding families.(they will die and the families will stop fighting). |
| How does the fight in the first scene begin? | The Capulet servants (insulted), bite their thumbs at the Montague servants. |
| With what punishment does the Prince threaten anyone in the Montague or Capulet parties who breaks the peace again? | Death |
| What is Romeo doing that is causing his father concern? | Being depressed, crying, locking himself in his room. Mysterious sadness (lovesick).Moping and staying in his room. |
| What advice does Benvolio give Romeo concerning his “problem”? | Get over her, find a new girl. (forget her and look at other girls.) |
| What has Paris asked Capulet permission for? | For the hand of Juliet in marriage.(to marry Juliet.) |
| What is Capulet’s answer to Paris? What does he tell Paris to do in the meantime? | No, she is still young. Get to know her better first.Win her heart. |
| How does Romeo find out about the Capulet’s feast or party? | From a servant; who could not read (illiterate) – needing help with reading the guest list of who to invite. |
| What does Benvolio say Romeo will realize at the feast? | That there are other beautiful women avaible.Compared to others, his swan will be a crow. |
| What historical event does the Nurse use to help remember Juliet’s age? | The earthquake that happened eleven years earlier. |
| What does Juliet say about her thoughts of marriage? (Direct Quote) | “It is an honor that I dream not of.” |
| How old is Lady Capulet? | 28 years old. |
| What does Mercutio suggest that Romeo do at the party? How does Romeo answer? | Dance – No, too depressed. |
| What is the point of Mercutio’s long speech about Queen Mab? | Dreams are silly and pointless. |
| What does Romeo belive as a result of his dream? | That he is going to die. |
| According to Romeo, how does Juliet make the other ladies in the room look? | Like crows. |
| Who recogizes Romeo, and how? | Tybalt, by the sound of Romeo’s voice. |
| What does Capulet demand Tybalt do? Why do you think he does this? | To leave Romeo alone. To keep peace, to mind the Prince’s orders. |
| How does Romeo learn who Juliet is? What is his response? (Quote) | From the nurse. “My life is my foe’s debt.” |
| How does Juliet respond when she learns who Romeo is? (Quote) | “My only love sprung from my only hate.” |
| Where and when does Scene One take place? | Capulet’s house on the night of the party. |
| What do you as a reader know in this scene that Mercutio and Benvolio do not? | Romeo’s in love with Juliet. |
| What does Romeo compare Juliet to? How bright does he say Juliet’s eyes are? | The sun and the stars. If they replaced the stars, birds would think it is day and not night. |
| What does Romeo wish he were? | A glove. |
| What does Juliet say Romeo should do about his name? | Deny or refuse it. Change it. |
| Why doen’t Juliet want Romeo to swear his love by the moon? | Because it is always changing.(the moon changes.) |
| What choice does Juliet set before Romeo? | If he really loves her then he will marry her soon, or leave her alone. |
| How does the Friar react when Romeo says he has forgotten Rosaline? Why do you think he reacts in this way? | Glad. Depression is unhealthy. |
| Where does the Friar say young men’s love resides and why? | In their eyes; because he has forgotten already. |
| What persuades the Friar to assist Romeo in marring Juliet? | He hopes that it will end the feud between the two families. |
| What are Benvolio and Mercutio doing as the scene opens? | Looking for Romeo. |
| What do they blame Romeo’s strange behavior on? | Rosaline. |
| What new occurrence in the Montague/ Capulet feud do Mercutio and Benvolio know about that Romeo has not yet learned of? | Tybalt’s challenge. |
| Besides Juliet’s message, the Nurse also delivers what message of her own. What does she say? | That he must never hurt Juliet. |
| What scheme has Romeo devised to get Juliet out of the house so they can marry? | Tells her to go to confession. |
| What is Romeo’s servant going to give tne Nurse? What is its purpose? | A rope ladder; so that he can sneak in. |
| In what length of time did the Nurse promise to return? How long has the Nurse been away? | 30 minutes. 3 hours. |
| What praise does the Nurse give Romeo: What one complaint does she make? | That he is handsome; not a perfect gentleman. |
| In your own words, tell what warning Friar Laurence gives during the wedding. | Love slowly if you want love to last. |
| What three reasons does Benvolio give for retiring, or wanting to go home? | 1. Hot 2. Capulets are out, and 3. A fight is likely. |
| What does Mercutio jokingly say about Benvolio’s behavior? From what you have observed, is this true? | He is already to fight. No. |
| Why doesn’t Romeo rise to Tybalt’s bait? | It’s his wedding day. |
| What reason does Mercutio give for interfering in Romeo and Tybalt’s quarrel? | Romeo is being dishonorable. |
| What three things doese Romeo do to try to stop the fight? | 1. Asks them 2. Reminds them of the Prince’s threat, and 3. Gets in between them. |
| What is the result of Romeo’s interference? | Mercutio is stabbed. |
| What does Romeo predict for the future after learning of Mercutio’s death? | More deaths will follow. |
| How does the above prophecy immediatly come true? | Tybalt returns and Romeo kills him. |
| What is Lady Capulet’s immediate reaction to Benvolio’s testimony? | She says that he is a liar. |
| According to Lady Capulet, what really happened? | 20 armed men killed him. |
| How does the Prince’s punishment differ from the punishment he threatened in Act One, Scene One? | Banishment, not death. |
| What is Juliet impatient for? | The night and her honeymoon. |
| In Act Two, Romeo compared Juliet to stars. How does Juliet now use this comparison? | When he dies, the stars will form a constellation in his image. |
| What misunderstanding occurs between Juliet and the Nurse? | Jhliet thinks Romeo is dead. |
| What does Juliet conclude about Romeo when she first learns that he killed Tybalt? | He is handsome but evil inside. |
| How long have Romeo and Juliet been married at this point? | 3 hours. |
| Juliet compares the sadness of Romeo’s banishment to what? | Death of everyone she loves. |
| Romeo and Friar Laurence feel differently about the Prince’s punishment of Romeo. How does each feel? | Romeo – worse that death.Friar Laurence – got off lucky. |
| Why, according to Romeo, is every cat, dog, mouse, and fly luckier than he is? | They are in Verona with Juliet. |
| Why won’t Romeo listen to Friar Laurence? | He’s not young and in love. |
| For what three reasons do Friar Laurence say Romeo should be happy? | He’s alive, Juliet’s alive, Tybalt’s dead. |
| What is the Friar’s eventual plan for Romeo? | Let time pass, come back and beg forgiveness. |
| How does Friar Laurence plan to get messages to Romeo? | Romeo’s servant. |
| What plans are Juliet’s parents secretly making for her? | Marrhy Paris in 3 days. |
Romeo and Juliet – Freshman English – St. Martin High School
November 14, 2019