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Act 1 Flashcards

Act 1 Questions

1
Q

Why are the two families fighting?

A

An old grudge that they don’t really remember

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2
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Who is involved in the fight besides the two families?

A

The townspeople

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3
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This is the sad story of a couples…

A

ill fated love and suicide

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4
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The families anger is ended by what?

A

Their children’s deaths

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5
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How many hours does the play take?

A

Two hours

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6
Q

Scene 1 opens on the streets of?

A

Verona, Italy

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7
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The two families hate each other. What are their names?

A

Capulets and Montagues

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8
Q

Prince Escalus breaks up a fight and says that if another one occurs, those involved will be what?

A

They will be killed

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9
Q

List three symptoms of Romeo’s heartbreak his friends and family have noticed

A

He cries
He stays in his room
He avoids his friend, Benvolio

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10
Q

Romeo is depressed. Why?

A

The one he loves has sworn to be a virgin and a nun

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11
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What does Paris ask Capulet?

A

For his daughter, Juliet’s, hand in marriage

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12
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What are two reasons Capulet declines Paris’s offer?

A

Juliet is too young
It’s her choice

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13
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What is Benvolio trying to convince Romeo of?

A

To forget Rosaline

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14
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How does Benvolio feel about love?

A

Benvolio thinks that love is a sickness or infection

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15
Q

How does the Nurse feel about Juliet?

A

Loves her like a daughter

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16
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Why is the Nurse impressed with Paris?

A

He is handsome

17
Q

Why does Lady Capulet think Paris is a fine husband?

A

He will not lower her position and is attractive.

18
Q

What does Juliet promise her mother?

A

She will look at Paris and see if she likes him, but will not do anything more.

19
Q

Why is Romeo afraid to go to the Capulets masquerade?

A

He is a Montague and it may cause a problem. He also had a dream about him dying at the party.

20
Q

Who does Romeo fall in love with at the masquerade?

A

Juliet

21
Q

Who overhears Romeo talking about Juliet?

A

Tybalt

22
Q

Capulet stops Tybalt from attacking Romeo. Why?

A

Capulet is in a good mood, and says that Romeo and his friends are welcome

23
Q

What do Romeo and Juliet refer to each other as during their conversation?

A

A Saint and a Pilgrim

24
Q

Why do they speak in religious terms?

A

It was believed that marriage was holy back then

25
Q

How does Romeo feel about Juliet after discovering she is a Capulet?

A

He still loves her

26
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