Romeo and Juliet: Study Guide Questions and Answers – Flashcards
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Prologue: In what city does this play take place?
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Verona, Italy
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Prologue: Why are Romeo and Juliet called "Star-cross'd lovers" ?
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They are not destined to be together
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Act 1 scene 1: Who is fighting at the beginning of the first scene?
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Sampson, Gregory, Abram, and Balthazar( servants of the Capulets and the Montagues)
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Act 1 scene 1: Who tries to break up the fighting?
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Benvolio
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Act 1 scene 1: What threat does the Prince make to Lord Montague and Lord Capulet?
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That the next person to start a public brawl will be put to death
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Act 1 scene 1: Benolio and Montaguue describe the way Romeo has been acting. What do they say about him?
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Gloomy, cries a lot, not talking, seclusive
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Act 1 scene 1: Why is Romeo so sad?
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He has unrequited love
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Act 1 scene 1: What is Benvolio's advice to Romeo?
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To move and find a new girl
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Act 1 scene 2: Why does Capulet think it will be easy for Montague and him to keep the peace?
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Because they are both old and tired
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Act 1 scene 2: What does Paris ask of Capulet?
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Juliet's hand in marriage
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Act 1 scene 2: What is Capulet's first answer?
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No, she is too young
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Act 1 scene 2: A bit later Capulet appears to change his mind about Paris's question. What does he tell Paris?
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Paris must win her heart and Juliet must agree. Then he will marry them
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Act 1 scene 2: What is the name of the woman Romeo loves?
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Rosaline
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Act 1 scene 2: What do Romeo and Benvolio decide to do?
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Go to the party
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Act 1 scene 3: How old is Juliet and when is her birthdate?
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13 about to be 14, and Lammas Eve at night
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Act 1 scene 3: When Lady Capulet asks Juliet how she feels about the marriage, what is Juliet's answer?
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Its an honor she dreams not of
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Act 1 scene 4: According to Mercutio, who or what is Queen Mab, and what does she do?
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She is a small fairy that gives dreams to men wherever she lands
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Act 1 scene 5: What does Romeo think of Juliet when he firsts sees her?
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That he "has not seen true beauty till this night"
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Act 1 scene 5: How does Tybalt recognize Romeo?
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By his voice
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Act 1 scene 5: How does Romeo find out about Juliet's name?
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He asks the Nurse and she tells him
