Act 1 Flashcards
What lines does the prince say to hint that the families’ lives will be extinguished if they ever fight in public again?
If you ever disturb our streets again, your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace.
According to the prologue, what will be the result of the death of the two star-crossed lovers?
It will eat their parents’ strife.
When Benvolio finds the fighting servants, what does he do?
He tries to stop the fight.
When Tybalt finds the fight what does he do?
He tries to fight with Benvolio.
Benvolio is what relation to Romeo?
Cousin
Where is Romeo during the fighting?
He is wandering the streets being depressed.
What is Romeo’s problem?
The girl he loves refuses to be seduced by him.
What assignment has the servant been given?
He has to deliver invitations to a party at the Capulet’s
How do Romeo and Benvolio find out about the party?
The servant asks Romeo for help reading the guest list.
When is Juliet’s fourteenth birthday?
In about two weeks on the evening before Lammas Day.
What is Lammas day?
August 1st
When Lady Acapulco asks Juliet what she thinks about being married, Juliet says…
It is an honor that I dream not of.
Lady Capulet’s tells Juliet she will be meeting her future husband at the party. Who does she mean?
County Paris
Mercutio tries to get Romeo to laugh by telling him a funny story about…
the fairy Queen Mab
Why do the young Montagues and their friends think they can get away with being at a Capulet party?
It’s a masque, so their faces are covered.
