Romeo and Juliet, Act 1 Flashcards
Why are Romeo and Juliet called “star-cross’d lovers”?
Because they are ill-fated by the unfavorable positions of the stars.
In what city does the play take place?
Verona
Who is fighting at the beginning of the first scene?
Sampson and Gregory (Caplet) vs. Abram and Balthasar (Montague).
Who tries to break up the fighting in the first scene?
Benvolio (Montague)
What threat does the prince make to Lord Montague and Lord Capulet?
Death if their families disturb the peace again.
When Benvolio and Montague describe the way Romeo has been acting, what do they say about him?
He is depressed and wants to be alone.
Why is Romeo so sad in scene one?
He is in love with someone who doesn’t love him back.
What is Benvolio’s advice to Romeo in scene one?
Get over the girl and go find someone new.
Why does Capulet think that it will be easy for Montague and him to keep the peace?
Because they’re both under the threat of death.
What does Paris asked Capulet?
If he can marry Juliet.
What is Capulet’s first answer to Paris’s question?
Wait two more years to marry her, she is still too young.
A bit later after Capulet says no to Paris’s question, he seems to change his mind. What does he then tell Paris?
If Juliet agrees to it then he will let her marry him.
What problem does the servant have in scene one when trying to read the guest list?
She can’t read.
What is the name of the woman Romeo loves in scene two?
Rosaline
What do Romeo and Benvolio decide to do in scene 2?
Crash the Capulet’s party.
