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.
How old is Juliet?
13
When Lady Capulet asked Juliet how she feels about marriage, what is Juliet’s answer?
“It is an honor that I dream not of.”
Following Juliet’s answer about marriage, what does Lady Capulet then tell Juliet?
“Well, think of marriage now.”
According to Mercutio, who or what is Queen Mab, and what does she or it do?
She is a fairy who visits peoples dreams and causes mischief.
What does Mercutio say about dreams?
They are children of an idle brain.
What is Romeo’s mood at the end of the fourth scene?
He fears he will die an early death because of a dream he had.
What does Romeo think of Juliet the first time he sees her?
He had never seen anyone more beautiful than her before.
How does Tybalt recognize Romeo at the Capulet’s party?
By the way he talks.
When Tybalt is ready to seize Romeo and throw him out of the party, what does Capulet say to him?
“Let him alone” because “he is a good man”and if a fight broke out he might get in trouble with the prince.
Explain what the conversation is between Romeo and Juliet the first time they meet.
They’re talking about kissing and their hands against one another, then they kiss.
How does Romeo find out Juliet’s last name?
By asking the nurse.
How does Juliet find out Romeos last name?
She talks to her nurse.
