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Where does the play take place?
Verona, Italy
Why is Romeo feeling sad in act 1?
Rosaline doesn't love him back
What will be the punishment for the two families if the fighting continues?
Death
Who asks Capulet for permission to marry Juliet?
Paris
Who is Paris related to?
The Prince
How old is Juliet?
13
Why does Lady Capulet thing Juliet is ready for marriage?
She was married and had Juliet at her age
Who tries to break up the fight in scene 1?
Benvolio
Where does Capulet suggest that Paris go to meet Juliet?
The masquerade party
How does Juliet feel about getting married?
She is uninterested
What is the purpose of the prologue?
To give a preview of the play
What is Benvolio’s advice to Romeo regarding Rosaline?
He tells him he should look at other women
Who is Paris?
kinsman to Prince Escalus; wants to marry Juliet
Why does Lord Capulet turn down Paris’ request?
Capulet also has agreed to let Juliet have some degree of choice in choosing her husband; Juliet is too young to marry
. Why does Benvolio encourage Romeo to attend the Capulet ball?
so that Romeo can get his mind off Rosaline & see other beautiful women
How does Romeo feel about attending the party? Why does he feel this way?
doesn’t want to go because he had a dream that something terrible is going to happen
