What does Shakespeare mean by "star-crossed" lovers?
The position of the stars when the lovers were born was not favorable and thus will end in doom and death.
In the Prologue, Romeo and Juliet are referred to as what kind of lovers?
star crossed lovers.
Who says 'My only love sprung from my only hate! Too early seen unknown, and known too late!?
Juliet
What is the name of the poetic form that Shakespeare uses for the Prologue? How many lines are there? What is the rhyming pattern?
Sonnet, 14 lines, ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
Who says 'Did my heart love til now? Forswear it, sight! For I ne’er saw true beauty till this night.’?
Romeo
Who was angry when he saw the Montagues had crashed the party?
Tybalt
What is Romeo's reaction after he glimpses Juliet at the Capulets' feast?
He falls in love with her.
Where is the setting?
Verona, Italy
Who is interested in marrying Juliet and has a conversation with Capulet asking his permission?
Paris
Why does this opening scene kick off the conflict between the two houses? There have been many fights before. The Prince says that there have been three.
Because the Prince issued them a sentence that declares anyone who fights must die.
How old is Juliet?
14
Who is Romeo in love in the beginning?
Rosaline
Who do Sampson and Gregory work for?
Capulet
Two young Capulet servants swagger across the stage considering it an insult that they might have to carry what?
coal
Tybalt is known as ... (temperament)
Hot head
What does Prince Escalus say he will do to anyone who fights in the future?
Punish them with death.
Who is involved with the altercation in the city?
Gregory, Sampson, Abraham, Balthsar, Benvolio, Mercutio, Tybalt, Capulet and Montegue
Abraham and Balthasar work for ...
Montague
Why does Capulet allow Romeo to remain at the party?
He will not allow a well-mannered guest to be insulted in his home.
Why is the Prince angry and what does he promise and threat he makes?
The Capulet family starts a fight with the Montagues and disturbs the peace. He threatens death as a punishment.