| In what city does the play take place? | Verona, Italy |
| Why are Romeo and Juliet called “star-cross’d lovers”? | They are thwarted by fate through influence of the stars |
| Who is fighting at the beginning of the first scene? | The Montague and Capulet servingmen |
| Who tries to break up the fighting? | Benvolio |
| What threat does the Prince make to Lord Montague and Lord Capulet | He threatens to kill them if they are caught fighting again |
| Benvolio and Montague describe the way Romeo has been acting. What do they have to say about him? | Romeo is depressed, isolated, and secretive |
| Why is Romeo so sad? Explain. | Because he loves a girl but she does not love him back |
| What is Benvolio’s advice to Romeo? | He advises him to forget her and find someone else |
| Why does Capulet think it will be easy for Montague and him to keep the peace? | Because they have the same punishment and are older/more mature now |
| What does Paris ask about Capulet? What is Capulet’s first answer? What does he change his mind to? | Paris asks for consent to marry Juliet (at first Capulet says she is too young, but later he tells Paris to ‘woo’ Juliet at the party) |
| What problem does the servant have? | He cannot read the list |
| What is the name of the woman Romeo loves? | Rosaline |
| What do Romeo and Benvolio decide to do? | They go to the party to meet girls |
| How old is Juliet? | 13 (almost 14) |
| When Lady Capulet asks Juliet how she feels about marriage, what is Juliet’s answer? | Juliet does not think about it |
| Following Juliet’s answer, what does Lady Capulet then tell Juliet? | She tells her that she should at least meet Paris |
| According to Mercutio, who or what is Queen Mab, and what does she or it do? | She is a dream-giving midwife of fairies |
| What does Mercutio say about dreams? | He says dreams are not indicative of real life |
| What is Romeo’s mood at the end of this scene? Explain. | Romeo is apprehensive because he believes he will die as a result of tonight’s events, yet he is accepting and believes he is in fate’s hands |
| What does Romeo think of Juliet the first time he sees her? | He thinks she is the most beautiful girl in the world |
| How does Tybalt recognize Romeo? | He recognizes Romeo’s voice |
| When Tybalt is ready to seize Romeo and throw him out of the party, what does Capulet say to Tybalt? | Capulet says Romeo should be allowed to stay because he is a good man (he is avoiding a fight) |
| Explain what the conversation is between Romeo and Juliet. | They discuss (in a metaphor/sonnet) praying & kissing |
| How does Romeo find out Juliet’s last name? | He asked the Nurse Juliet’s mother’s name |
| How does Juliet find out Romeo’s last name? | She tells her Nurse to find out. |
Romeo and Juliet Study Guide Act 1
July 3, 2019