Act 1 Flashcards
When Tybalt is ready to seize Romeo and throw him out of the party, what does Capulet say to Tybalt?
Leave him alone, he’s nice.
How does Juliet find out Romeo’s last name?
The Nurse
In what city does this play take place?
Verona, Italy
Who is fighting at the beginning of the first scene?
Sampson and Abram (servants)
Who tries to break up the fighting?
Benvolio
Who encourages the fighting?
Tybalt
What threat does the Prince make to Lord Montague and Lord Capulet?
“If your violence disrupts our streets again your lives shall pay the price.”
Benvolio and Montague describe the way Romeo has been acting. What do they have to say about him?
They say he has been crying and sighing a lot. Also locking himself alone in his room in the dark.
Why is Romeo so sad? Explain.
Because he’s in love with Rosaline but she doesn’t love him back.
What is Benvolio’s advice to Romeo?
Get over Rosaline, live his life, and just be with other girls, don’t fall hopelessly in love and let Rosaline go.
What does Paris ask about Capulet?
Paris asks Capulet that he wants to marry his daughter, Juliet.
What is Capulet’s answer to Paris’s proposal?
That Juliet is still young to marriage and it is better off to wait till she is 14 years old but he will respect whatever she decides
What problem does the servant have?
The servant can’t read
What is the name of the woman Romeo loves?
Rosaline
What do Romeo and Benvolio decide to do?
go to the party
