Romeo and Juliet Study Guide Act 1 – Flashcards
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In what city does the play take place?
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Verona, Italy
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Why are Romeo and Juliet called "star-cross'd lovers"?
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They are thwarted by fate through influence of the stars
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Who is fighting at the beginning of the first scene?
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The Montague and Capulet servingmen
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Who tries to break up the fighting?
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Benvolio
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What threat does the Prince make to Lord Montague and Lord Capulet
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He threatens to kill them if they are caught fighting again
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Benvolio and Montague describe the way Romeo has been acting. What do they have to say about him?
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Romeo is depressed, isolated, and secretive
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Why is Romeo so sad? Explain.
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Because he loves a girl but she does not love him back
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What is Benvolio's advice to Romeo?
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He advises him to forget her and find someone else
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Why does Capulet think it will be easy for Montague and him to keep the peace?
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Because they have the same punishment and are older/more mature now
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What does Paris ask about Capulet? What is Capulet's first answer? What does he change his mind to?
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Paris asks for consent to marry Juliet (at first Capulet says she is too young, but later he tells Paris to 'woo' Juliet at the party)
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What problem does the servant have?
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He cannot read the list
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What is the name of the woman Romeo loves?
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Rosaline
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What do Romeo and Benvolio decide to do?
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They go to the party to meet girls
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How old is Juliet?
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13 (almost 14)
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When Lady Capulet asks Juliet how she feels about marriage, what is Juliet's answer?
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Juliet does not think about it
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Following Juliet's answer, what does Lady Capulet then tell Juliet?
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She tells her that she should at least meet Paris
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According to Mercutio, who or what is Queen Mab, and what does she or it do?
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She is a dream-giving midwife of fairies
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What does Mercutio say about dreams?
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He says dreams are not indicative of real life
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What is Romeo's mood at the end of this scene? Explain.
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Romeo is apprehensive because he believes he will die as a result of tonight's events, yet he is accepting and believes he is in fate's hands
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What does Romeo think of Juliet the first time he sees her?
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He thinks she is the most beautiful girl in the world
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How does Tybalt recognize Romeo?
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He recognizes Romeo's voice
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When Tybalt is ready to seize Romeo and throw him out of the party, what does Capulet say to Tybalt?
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Capulet says Romeo should be allowed to stay because he is a good man (he is avoiding a fight)
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Explain what the conversation is between Romeo and Juliet.
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They discuss (in a metaphor/sonnet) praying & kissing
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How does Romeo find out Juliet's last name?
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He asked the Nurse Juliet's mother's name
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How does Juliet find out Romeo's last name?
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She tells her Nurse to find out.
