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Why are Romeo & Juliet referred to as "star-crossed" lovers?
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In what city does does this tale take place? Verona, Italy
Why are Romeo & Juliet referred to as "star-crossed" lovers? Romeo is a Montague, Juliet is a Capulet, and their families hate each other.
In Act I, Scene I, what is the gesture made to start a fight, and who made the gesture at who? Sampson bites his thumb at a Montague servant (Abram).
What does the Nurse tell Romeo when he asks who Juliet's mother is? Juliet's mother is the lady of the house.
What do you learn about the two families from the phrase “both alike in dignity”? The two families in the play (Montagues and Capulets) are equal - they were both high class families and "alike in dignity" means that they were very much the same.
The play opens with two Capulet servants insulting each other through the use of puns. What is the definition of a pun? The play on the multiple meanings of words.
What is it called when plots develop simultaneously alongside the major plot oftentimes complicating character's lives and hindering their efforts to resolve a central conflict or problem. Parallel Plots
Who is the character that refers to the families as "enemies of peace"? Prince Escalus
What was Benvolio doing when he saw Romeo in the woods and you can infer Romeo was doing as well. Benvolio had a lot on his mind so he went for a walk in the woods where he came across Romeo. The reader can infer Romeo had a lot on his mind as well.
Romeo uses contradictory terms to describe what? His feelings about love.
Why did Romeo take the chance to attend the Capulet party? To see Rosaline.
Who says "So shall you share all that he doth posses"? Who is character referring to by using the pronoun "he"? Who is the comment directed at? What does it mean? Lady Capulet is talking about Paris to Juliet about marrying him and obtaining all his wealth and fortune.
What does Mercutio make an effort to minimize the importance of to get Romeo to go to the party. Romeo's dream.
Which character is the most eager to fight? Tybalt
What does Prince Escalus say will happen to anyone who breaks the peace again? He will be sentenced to death.
Who does Lord Capulet think Juliet should marry? Paris
When we first meet Romeo in the play - what is his mood? Lovesick for Rosaline
The Nurse adds humor to the first act with her _____. talkativeness and chaos
How does Romeo learn of the Capulet party? From a servant who can't read.
Who is the Capulet who becomes furious when he recognizes Romeo at the party. Tybalt
Who does Romeo goes to the party to see? Rosaline
The story of Romeo and Juliet is written in the form of a ____. A play
This type of character is one who serves as a contrast for another character. A foil
True or False: Shakespeare invented the story of Romeo and Juliet. False
Instead of returning home, where does Romeo go after the ball? To the Capulet orchard
In Act II, Scene 2 Romeo and Juliet make a decision to do what? Get married.
Who from the Capulet household interrupts the scene on the balcony? the Nurse
Who said: "Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow - That I shall say good night till it be morrow." Juliet
Who said, "But, soft? What light through yonder window breaks? -It is the east, and Juliet is the sun!" Romeo
What is Friar Laurence's special skill or area of knowledge? Making medicines and potions from herbs
At first Friar Laurence cannot believe that Romeo is serious about Juliet. Why? Romeo was just in love with someone else.
What excuse does Juliet give for going to Friar Laurence's cell? To go to confession
How does Romeo expect to get into Juliet's house? A rope ladder
What is the letter that Tybalt sends to Romeo's house? A challenge to duel
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