| In the Prologue, what does the chorus say will happen to the two lovers? | They will take their lives |
| What does Escalus(the prince) say he will do to anyone who fights in the future? | They will be killed |
| How does Benvolio say the fighting began? | Tybalt attacked |
| According to Benvolio and Mercutio, how has Romeo been acting recently? | Depressed |
| What remedy does Benvolio suggest for Romeo’s problem? | Going to the party |
| In act 1, scene 2, what does Capulet tell Paris he will have to do in order to marry Juliet? | Wait 2 years. |
| Why does the servant ask Romeo to read the list of guests who are invited to the party at the Capulets? | Because the servant can’t read |
| What makes Romeo decide to go to the party? | Rosaline will be there |
| How old is Juliet? | 13 |
| What is the nurse’s opinion of Paris? | She likes him |
| How do Romeo and friends plan to hide their identity at the capulet’s party? | Masks |
| Who is Queen Mab? | The fictional queen of the fairies |
| What feelings about dreams does Mercutio express in his Queen Mab monologue? | He thinks they should not be taken seriously and considers them childish |
| At the end of Act 1, scene 4, what does Romeo fear? | He fears something terrible will happen at the party |
| How does Romeo react when he first sees Juliet? What does he compare her to? | He is immediatly entranced and calls her a torch, a jewel, and a dove |
| How does Juliet react to her first meeting with Romeo? | She acts flirty, but hesitant |
| How does Tybalt react to the news that Romeo is at the party? How does Capulet react? | Tybalt wants to fight him but Capulet orders him to keep calm. |
| What does Romeo compare Juliet to in Act 2, scene 1? | His heart, his center |
| Who do Mercutio and Benvolio think Romeo is with? | Rosaline |
| Why does Juliet want Romeo to have some other name? | Because their families are fighting |
| When Juliet discovers Romeo at her Balcony, what does she fear? | That they’re moving too fast |
| Why does Juliet fear the love that she and Romeo share? | She thinks they’re moving too fast, and she fears the fight between her family |
| What concerns does Friar Laurence have about Romeo and Juliet’s relationship? | They might be moving too hastily |
| Why does the Friar agree to help them? | He thinks it might end the fight between the families. |
| Why has Tybalt sent a letter to Romeo’s house? | Tybalt sends the letter to challenge Romeo to a duel because he is angry that Romeo crashed the party |
| What warning does the nurse give Romeo? | She warns him that he better be serious about what he said about marrying Juliet, or else she will do something bad to him. |
| What message does Romeo give to the nurse to tell Juliet? | He tells her to have Juliet make an excuse to leave her home and go to the friar’s cell to marry him |
| Why is Juliet annoyed at the beginning of Act 2, scene 5? | Because the Nurse won’t get to the point |
| What fears does Friar Laurence express in Act 2, scene 6? | He fears they aren’t being sensible |
| Why has Tybalt come looking for Romeo? | He wants to duel him |
| What does Mercutio do? | He insults Tybalt and fights him |
| How does Romeo contribute to Mercutio’s death? | He holds him back, causing him to be unable to defend himself |
| What is the outcome of the fight between Romeo and Tybalt? | Tybalt dies |
| What punishment does Escalus(the Prince) give Romeo? | Banishment |
| Why does Juliet defend Romeo’s actions? | She says it was because of self defence |
| At Act 3, scene 2, what does Juliet ask the nurse to do? | To bring Romeo to her |
| What is Romeo’s reaction when Friar Laurence tells him that Escalus(the Prince) banished him? | He collapses in despair |
| What is Friar Laurence’s plan for Romeo? | Romeo will spend the night with Juliet and go to Mantua |
| In scene 4, what does Capulet tell Paris? | He can marry Juliet in 3 days |
| At the beginning of Act 3, scene five, why do Romeo and Juliet discuss whether it is morning or not? | Because Romeo has to leave, and they do not want to seperate |
| What is Capulet’s reaction when he finds out that Juliet refuses to marry Paris? | He threatens to disown her |
| What does the nurse tell Juliet she should do? | She advises Juliet to marry Paris because his is better than Romeo, and that Juliet’s marriage to Romeo is practically over |
| Why is Juliet so angry with the nurse at the end of Act 3, scene five? | Because the nurse advised Juliet to break her vows and she insulted Romeo |
| How are Juliet’s beliefs about love and marriage different from her parents’? | Juliet did not believe in arranged marriages like her parents |
| Describe the change in Juliet’s behavior toward her parents. | She’s more defiant |
| How does Paris think Juliet feels about him? | He thinks she loves him |
| What does Juliet ask of Friar Laurence? | A solution to her problem |
| What does Juliet say she will do if she cannot find a way out of marrying paris? | She will kill her self |
| How does Juliet respond to Paris’ complements in the acts? | She acts cold and insecure |
| What does Friar Laurence say will happen when Juliet drinks the potion? | She will be put into a coma |
| How will romeo learn of Friar Laurence’s plan? | Another Friar will give Romeo a letter |
| What does Friar Laurence say Romeo and Juliet will do after Juliet awakens? | They will go to Mantua |
| What does Juliet tell her father in scene 2? | She apologizes and agrees to marry Paris |
| What activities occur in the Capulet household at the start of Act 4, scene 2? | Wedding preperations |
| Describe Capulet’s charcter at the end of Act 4, scene 2 | He’s happy |
| Describe Juliet’s fears about drinking the potion | She is scared about what it will be like to wake up inside a tomb and fears the potion will kill her |
| What effect might Capulet’s change of plans have on the Friar’s arrangements? | It may mes up the timing of the plan |
| At what time does act 2 scene four occur? | morning |
| How do Capulet, his wife, the nurse, and Paris react when they find juliet? | They are devastated and they weep |
| What does Friar Laurence tell the family? | He tells them Juliet is in a better place |
| According to lord Capulet, what will happen now to all the preparations that were made for the wedding? | They will be used for the funeral |
| Why is Romeo feeling cheerful at the beginning of Act 5, scene 1? | He had a good dream and thinks it’s a sign |
| What news does Balthasar bring Romeo? | That Juliet is dead. |
| After hearing the news, where does Romeo plan to go? | To the Apothecary |
| What does the speed with which Romeo makes his decision tell you about his character? | He’s very rash |
| How is Friar John prevented from going to Mantua to deliver Friar Laurence’s letter? | the Plague |
| Why does Paris go the Capulet tomb? | To place flowers there |
| How do you think Paris feels about Juliet? | He doesn’t love her as much as he thinks |
| What is romeo’s real reason for sending Balthasar away from the tomb? | He plans on killing himself |
| Why does Paris think Romeo has come to the tomb? | To commit crimes to the corpses |
| What does Friar Laurence find when he enters the tomb? | Romeo and paris dead |
| How does Juliet kill herself? | She uses romeo’s dagger |
| What causes Lady Montague’s death? | She is heart broken over Romeo’s exile |
| Who tells the story of the events to the prince? | the friar |
| What does the Prince mean when he says “All are punished.” | Each family has been punished for their sins with the price of their children |
| At the conclusion of the play, what happens between the Capulets and Montagues? | They make peace and agree to make gold statues of their children |
| In this final act, how are Romeo’s actions guided more by emotion than reason? | It is ridiculous for a guy his age to kill himself over a girl he only met 3 days ago. |
| By family, list the people who have died in the play. | Montague: Romeo, Lady MontagueCapulet: Juliet, TybaltPrince’s Family: Paris, Mercutio |
Romeo and Juliet Final
August 26, 2019