Romeo And Juliet

Question 1

The theaters in Shakespeare’s day we’re very different from our own. Describe the theater and the stage

Answer 1

Open courtyard, no roof, platform for a stage, no current or scenery or lighting

Question 2

Without scenery and lighting, how did the writers and actors create atmosphere

Answer 2

Words and actions

Question 3

How did the theater of Shakespeare’s day handle parts of women

Answer 3

Boys

Question 4

When and where is the playset

Answer 4

Verona and mantua , Italy; 14th century

Question 5

According to the opening speech of the chorus, what will happen to Romeo and Juliet? How will this affect their families

Answer 5

They will die; the feud well end

Question 6

How does the fight begin?

Answer 6

Samson encourages Gregory to attack anyone from the Montague’s household

Question 7

Benvolio and tybalt nephews of each other households, enter as the fighting begins. What does each seem to be like? Give reasons for your answers

Answer 7

Benvolio: keeps peace; “put up your swords, you know not what you do”
Tybalt: likes to fight: hates peas, hell, and all Montague’s, and Benvolio

Question 8

With what punishment does the prince threaten anyone in the Montague or Capulet parties who breaks the peace again

Answer 8

Death

Question 9

Romeo is causing his father concern. Was he doing that worries his father

Answer 9

Locked in his room; avoiding friends; wanders around and early hours

Question 10

What does Benvolio discover is bothering Romeo? What advice does Benvolio give Romeo

Answer 10

He is in love with the woman who is chased; forget about her, plenty of other girls

Question 11

What does Capulet think of the princes directives after the third fight

Answer 11

It should be easy because Capulet and Montague’s are old - no wont work

Question 12

Why has Paris come to Capulet

Answer 12

To ask for Juliet’s hand in marriage

Question 13

What is Capulet’s answered to Paris? What does he tell Paris to do meanwhile, and why

Answer 13

Wait about two years; not yet 14; game Juliet’s heart date or woo her if Juliet says yes he agrees

Question 14

What do you think Capulet means when he says “The Hirth half swallowed all my hopes but she”

Answer 14

Death

Question 15

How does Romeo find out about Capulet’s

Answer 15

Servant

Question 16

What kind of comparisons does the servant make to indicate his problem with the task he is been given

Answer 16

Skilled worker with the wrong tool

Question 17

What does Benvolio say Romeo will realize at the feast

Answer 17

Rosalynn isn’t the prettiest one

Question 18

How does the nurse feel about Juliet? How can you tell

Answer 18

Like she’s perfect; her daughter;because of her childhood story

Question 19

What is store cool then does the nurse use as a landmark to help remember Juliets Age?

Answer 19

Lammastide; earthquake

Question 20

What does Juliet say about her thoughts of marriage?

Answer 20

“it is an honor that I dream not of”

She means that it’s an honor to get married But she has it he thought about it

Question 21

How old is Lady Capulet

Answer 21

Late 20s

Question 22

What Maritz does Paris have according to Lady Capulet

Answer 22

Handsome, brave, in love with Juliet

Question 23

Julia answers your mother by saying “i’ll look to like, if looking liking move” what does she mean?

Answer 23

She will look at him and if she find him attractive she will move

Question 24

What does Juliet say will determine how vigorously she tries to fall in love with Paris

Answer 24

If your parents approve she’ll go along with it

Question 25

What does Mercutio suggest that Romeo do at the party? How does Romeo answer

Answer 25

Dance; too heavy hearted

Question 26

Mercutio doesn’t say directly that Romeo should not pay attention to his dream, but he does say several things that show why he thinks streams are not trustworthy. What are these

Answer 26

Dreams lie; dreams are fantasies; something you encountered

Question 27

What does Romeo believe as a result of his dream

Answer 27

Die soon

Question 28

Give at least two reasons that help explain Romeos mixed feelings as he goes to the party

Answer 28

Uninvited guest; Rosalyn

Question 29

What does Romeo’s final comment, “but he that hath the steerage of my course or direct my Sail” mean?

Answer 29

Romeo is putting his life in gods hands

Question 30

How does Capulet first react to the presence of the maskers

Answer 30

Welcomes them

Question 31

But going to Romeo, how does Juliet make the other ladies in the room look? What does he plan to do

Answer 31

Crow; wants to touch her hand

Question 32

Who recognizes Romeo, and how

Answer 32

Tybalt; his voice

Question 33

What does Capulet suggest tybalt do? Why?

Answer 33

Leave Romeo alone; don’t make a scene

Question 34

How does tybalt respond to capulet

Answer 34

Argues, then says he’ll get his Revenge on Romeo

Question 35

What happens when Romeo and Juliet speak for the first time

Answer 35

They fall in love

Question 36

How does Romeo learn who Juliet is? What is his response

Answer 36

The nurse, “ my life is my foes debt” it means his life belongs to the enemies

Question 37

How does Juliet disguise her particular interest in Romeo? What is her response

Answer 37

Ask about other gentleman first “my only love sprung from my only hate”. In love with someone that she must hate

Question 38

How does Capulet treat the maskers as they leave

Answer 38

Ask them to stay; polite

Question 39

In what three ways was Shakespeare involved in the theater

Answer 39

Action, writer, and shareholder