Why did Friar Lawrence decide to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He hopes that the marriage may end the feud between their families
Why does the nurse remember the exact hour of Juliet's birth?
She had to clean up after the night-long celebration.
There was a hurricane with lightning at that time.
She had been looking forward to it.
It was the same day her own daughter died.
How did Romeo describe love in scene 4?
Too rude, too boisterous, and it pricks like thorn
What is "Alla Stoccata" term used by Mercutio?
A term used in fencing. It means "To the or at the thrust."
What is the name of the clown?
Peter
What topic does Lady Capulet mention to her daughter, Juliet in Act 1, Scene 3?
Marriage
What does crow keeper mean?
Scarecrow
What does Queen Mab do?
She appears in peoples dreams and shows them what they most desire.
How does Lady Capulet describe Paris?
A beautiful written book, he looks good on inside and on outside
What does Juliet think about marrying (Paris)?
"It is an honour that I dreamt not of."
What doesn't Mercuito stop talking about?
Tybalt good duelling skills
Why does Lord Capulet ask Paris to marry Juliet?
The marriage might help her recover from his daughter's frantic grief over her cousin's death.
What did Romeo, Benvolio, and Mercutio say they were all going to bring to the party?
Masks
What does Benvolio suggest they do at the dance?
Confront the Capulets and start a fight
Make Rosaline jealous.
Dance for a little bit then quietly leave.
Make Juliet jealous.
Along with Paris's proposal what does Lady Capulet tell Juliet?
The family's plans for her.
How did Mercutio describe Rosaline in scene 4?
"pale, hard-hearted wench,"
Cheeky question: What did Blake Lewis call the Nurse?
Surrogate Mother
Why does the nurse seem like the mother to Juliet and not her actual mother?
Because L. Capulet was a very incapable woman, always leaving the nurse to care for Juliet rather than herself, even since Juliet was a toddler.
What does Benvolio first say when he reacts to Romeo's sadness?
"Forget Rosaline and should you gaze upon other beauties."
How old is Juliet?
13
14
What does the Nurse think about Paris?
Man of wax - handsome
What are Mercutio's thoughts about dreams that he expresses in his monologue?
He thinks dreams have no real significance and they are "the children of an idle brain"
What does the quote "I prithee hold thy peace" mean?
Please stop talking
In this scene we are introduced to Mercutio, who is he?
Romeo's loyal best friend.
What does Romeo's dream tell him?
It tells him that something bad will eventually happen to Romeo and that it is going to result in his untimely death.
Who persuaded Romeo to join the party that Lord Capulet will host?
Benvolio and Mercutio