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R&J Act I
Review Questions
Question | Answer |
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In what city does the play take place? | Verona, Italy |
In which time period does the play take place? | 1300's |
Which families are feuding at the beginning of the play? | the Montagues and the Capulets |
Which Capulet is 'quick-tempered?' | Tybalt |
What does Prince Escalus state he will do to the next person who disturbs the peace? | They will be put to death |
Who are Lord and Lady Montague worried about? | Romeo |
Who talks to Romeo about why he is upset? | Benvolio |
Why is Romeo depressed? | He is in love with Rosaline and she doesn't love him back. |
Which character is described as a peacemaker? | Benvolio |
On what day of the week does the play begin? | Sunday |
Who are Romeo's parents? | Lord and Lady Montague |
Who are Juliet's parents? | Lord and Lady Capulet |
Who is Romeo's cousin? | Benvolio |
Who is Juliet's cousin? | Tybalt |
Who is the ruler of Verona? | Prince Escalus |
Who is about to fight at the beginning of the play? | servants of Montagues and Capulets |
Who wants to marry Juliet? | County Paris |
How long must Paris wait to marry Juliet? | 2 years |
Since the servant can't read, who reads the guest list for Capulet's party? | Romeo |
How do Romeo and Benvolio get into the party unnoticed? | They wear masks |
Who recognized Romeo at the party by his voice? | Tybalt |
How did Lord Capulet react to Romeo being at the party? | He told Tybalt not to worry about it. |
Who tells Romeo that Juliet is a Capulet? | the Nurse |
How old is Juliet? | 13, almost 14 |
Why does Romeo have a bad feeling about going to the party? | He had a bad dream. |
Which of Romeo's friends is funny? | Mercutio |
Who is Queen Mab? | She is a fairy tale character that helps people sleep. |
Who took care of Juliet when she was a baby? | the Nurse |
What is an aside? | When a character whispers |
What is a monologue? | A long speech when a character isn't alone |
What is a soliloquy? | A long speech when a character is alone of the stage |
What are maskers? | Boys that wore masks to hide their identity. |