| In what city does this play take place? | Verona |
| Why are Romeo and Juliet called “star-cross’d lovers”? | Their love was by fate |
| Who is fighting at the beginning of the first scene? | Montagues and Capulets |
| Who tries to break up the fighting? | Benvolio |
| What threat does the Prince make to Lord Montague and Lord Capulet? | Whoever starts the next fight will be put to death |
| How has Romeo been acting? | He has been gloomy and sad |
| What is Benvolio’s advice to Romeo? | To look at other girls |
| Why does Capulet think it will be easy for Montague and him to keep the peace? | He knows they are old and not in fighting condition |
| What does Paris ask of Capulet? | To marry Juliet |
| What is Capulet’s first response to Paris? | Juliet is too young to be married |
| What does Capulet later tell Paris? | To wait until after the party |
| What job does Capulet give his servant? | To invite all of the guests on the guest list |
| What problem does the servant have? | He can’t read |
| How does he solve the problem? | He asks Romeo and Benvolio for help? |
| What is the name of the woman Romeo loves? | Rosaline |
| What do Romeo and Benvolio decide to do? | They decide to attend the party |
| How old is Juliet? | 13 |
| When Lady Capulet asks Juliet how she feels about marriage, what is Juliet’s response? | “It is an honor that I dream not of.” |
| Following Juliet’s answer, what does Lady Capulet then tell Juliet? | She should look at Paris and decide whether or not she should marry him |
| According to Mercutio, who is Queen Mab, and what does she do? | She is a small fairy that causes and manipulates dreams |
| What does Mercutio say about dreams? | They are the children of an idle brain |
| What is Romeo’s mood at the end of Scene 4? | He is upset that Rosaline doesn’t love him, but is happy that he will have a chance to see her at the party |
| 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 his voice |
| What does Capulet say to Tybalt? | To let Romeo stay at the party |
| Explain what the conversation is about between Romeo and Juliet | They flirt with each other |
| How does Romeo find out Juliet’s last name? | The nurse tells him |
| How does Juliet find out Romeo’s last name? | She asks the maid |
Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Scene 1-5
July 10, 2019