| In what city does this play take place? | Verona, Italy |
| Why are Romeo and Juliet called “star -crossed” lovers? | They’re star crossed lovers because their fate was “written” in the stars” and sadly their stars/fate did not allow them to be together-they were “crossed” by fate |
| Who is fighting at the beginning of the first scene? | The servants of the Montague household are fighting with the servants of the Capulet household: Sampson and Abram; Tybalt gets involved too |
| Who tries to break up the fighting? | Benvolio |
| What threat does the Prince make to Lord Montague and Lord Capulet? | “If your violence disrupts our streets again your lives shall pay the price.”He tells them that if they fight one more time in a public place, then they will both be put to death |
| Benvolio and Montague describe Romeo’s recent behavior. What do they say about him? | They say he is depressed and lock himself up in his room during the day; he has been crying and sighing a lot |
| Why is, in fact, Romeo so sad? Explain. | Romeo is so sad because his girlfriend, Rosaline, broke his heart by deciding to remain chaste; they broke up |
| What is Benvolio’s advice to Romeo? | Benvolio tells Romeo to look at other girls to get over Rosaline |
| Why does Capulet think it will be easy for Montague and him to keep this peace? | Because they’re both old |
| What does Paris ask Capulet? | Permission to marry Juliet |
| What is Capulet’s first answer? | Tells him to wait two years and make Juliet consent to marrying him. |
| What problem does Capulet’s servant have? | Reading the guest list for the party. This leads to him meeting Romeo and asking for his help to read. |
| What is the name if the woman Romeo loves and is heartbroken over? | Rosaline |
| After seeing the invitation, what do Romeo and Benvolio decide to do? | Show up at the party uninvited |
| how old is Juliet? | 13 going on 14 |
| when Lady Capulet asks Juliet how she feels about marriage, what is Juliet’s answer? | Juliet doesn’t really think about it, she’s not interested in marriage and is still young and innocent |
| following Juliet’s answer, what does Lady Capulet then tell Juliet? | she tells her that she should marry Paris |
| what is Mercutio’s opinion of love? and of dreams? | he (opposes Romeos views of dreams) and does not believe will predict our future/fate, and thinks dreams lie. He thinks the fairy Queen Mab brings dreams as a result of men’s worldly desires and anxieties.Mercutio does not take love seriously and is an anti-romantic character. He makes fun of Romeo’s view of love |
| what is Romeo’s mood at the end of the same scene? Explain. | Romeo is scared and fearful that something is going to happen if he goes to the party |
| what does Romeo think of Juliet the first time he sees her? | he immediately is attracted to Juliet and is astounded by her beauty |
| how does Tybalt recognize Romeo? | Romeo had removed his mask to see Juliet, and Tybalt recognizes his voice from across the room and sees him |
| when Tybalt is ready to seize Romeo and throw him out of the party, what does his uncle, Lord Capulet, say to him? | Capulet tells Tybalt to let Romeo stay at the party in peace, refers to him as a respectful and honoring young man that wouldn’t cause harm |
| explain what the conversation is between Romeo and Juliet. | they discuss praying and kissing by way of metaphor/ sonnet (flirting) |
| how does Romeo discover Juliet’s last name? | he asks the nurse who her mother is |
| how does Juliet discover Romeo’s last name? | she asks the nurse, who doesn’t know, then Juliet tells her to go find out and the nurse finds out that he is a Montague |
Romeo and Juliet: Act I Q’s & A’s
December 8, 2019