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Romeo and Juliet Act 1

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  • Who asks Capulet for permission to marry Juliet?
    Paris
  • Where does Capulet suggest that Paris go to meet Juliet?
    The masquerade party
  • Who is NOT at the fight during Act I Scene I?
    Romeo
  • Who tries to break up the fight in scene 1?
    Benvolio
  • What is stage direction?
    Directions for movement on stage, lets the actors know when they should exit or enter
  • How does Juliet feel about getting married?
    She is uninterested
  • Why is Romeo feeling sad in act 1?
    Rosaline doesn't love him back
  • 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
  • What will be the punishment for the two families if the fighting continues?
    Death
  • After Romeo and Juliet have fallen in love at first sight, who tells each of them the other's identity?
    The Nurse
  • Why does Lady Capulet thing Juliet is ready for marriage?
    She was married and had Juliet at her age
  • What impression has Juliet made on Romeo when he sees her across the room?
    a good impression – Romeo instantly falls in love with Juliet
  • 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
  • What is Benvolio’s advice to Romeo regarding Rosaline?
    He tells him he should look at other women
  • What is the purpose of the prologue?
    To give a preview of the play
  • Who is Paris related to?
    The Prince
  • Why is the nurse important to Juliet?
    She has been the one to take care of her for most of her life
  • Where does the play take place?
    Verona, Italy
  • Who is upset that Romeo has attended the party?
    Tybalt
  • . Why does Benvolio encourage Romeo to attend the Capulet ball?
    so that Romeo can get his mind off Rosaline & see other beautiful women
  • How old is Juliet?
    13
  • How many children does Lord and Lady Capulet have?
    1, just Juliet
  • How many scenes are in act 1?
    5
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