Act 1

Question 1

Prologue

Answer 1

The chorus speaks of an ancient grudge between 2 households, from which ‘Star-crossed lovers’ appear
From forth the fatal loins of these two foes
A pair of star-crosses lovers take their life

Question 2

Act 1 Scene 1

Answer 2

A street brawl breaks out between the montagues and the Capulets.
The prince intervenes. He threatens the death sentence for anyone that breaks the peace again
To old-free town, our common judgement-place.
Once more,on pain of death,all men depart

Question 3

Act 1 Scene 2

Answer 3

Paris speaks his desire to marry Juliet to Capulet. They arrange a masquerade ball so that he can begin to woo her. Peter accidentally invites Romeo and Benvolio
One fairer than my love? The all seeing sun
Ne’er saw her match since first the world begun.

Question 4

Act 1 Scene 3

Answer 4

Lady Capulet discusses the prospect of Juliet getting married to Paris. She dutifully says that she will look upon him
I’ll look to like if looking liking move/ But no more deep will I endart mine eye/ Than your consent gives strength to make it fly.

Question 5

Act 1 Scene 4

Answer 5

Before the ball, Mercurio mocks Romeo. He gives his ‘Queen Mab’ speech. Romeo fears the night will set fate in motion.
O, then I see queen mab has been with you
She is the fairies’ midewife

Question 6

Act 1 Scene 5

Answer 6

Romeo and Juliet meet at the ball. They immediately fall for each other- Romeo uses metaphors to compare her to a pilgrim. Tybalt spots Romeo and wants to kill him, but Capulet stops him. Romeo and Juliet learn that they are from warring families.
If I profane with my unworthiest hand
This holy shrine the gentle sin is this;
My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand
To smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss.