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R & J Act 1

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In what city does the play take place?   Verona, Italy  
In which time period does the play take place?   1300's  
Which families are feuding at the beginning of the play?   the Montagues and the Capulets  
Which Capulet is 'quick-tempered?'   Tybalt  
What does Prince Escalus state he will do to the next person who disturbs the peace?   They will be put to death  
Who are Lord and Lady Montague worried about?   Romeo  
Who talks to Romeo about why he is upset?   Benvolio  
Why is Romeo depressed?   He is in love with Rosaline and she doesn't love him back.  
Which character is described as a peacemaker?   Benvolio  
On what day of the week does the play begin?   Sunday  
Who are Romeo's parents?   Lord and Lady Montague  
Who are Juliet's parents?   Lord and Lady Capulet  
Who is Romeo's cousin?   Benvolio  
Who is Juliet's cousin?   Tybalt  
Who is the ruler of Verona?   Prince Escalus  
Who is about to fight at the beginning of the play?   servants of Montagues and Capulets  
Who wants to marry Juliet?   County Paris  
How long must Paris wait to marry Juliet?   2 years  
Since the servant can't read, who reads the guest list for Capulet's party?   Romeo  
How do Romeo and Benvolio get into the party unnoticed?   They wear masks  
Who recognized Romeo at the party by his voice?   Tybalt  
How did Lord Capulet react to Romeo being at the party?   He told Tybalt not to worry about it.  
Who tells Romeo that Juliet is a Capulet?   the Nurse  
How old is Juliet?   13, almost 14  
Why does Romeo have a bad feeling about going to the party?   He had a bad dream.  
Which of Romeo's friends is funny?   Mercutio  
Who is Queen Mab?   She is a fairy tale character that helps people sleep.  
Who took care of Juliet when she was a baby?   the Nurse  
What is an aside?   When a character whispers  
What is a monologue?   A long speech when a character isn't alone  
What is a soliloquy?   A long speech when a character is alone of the stage  
What are maskers?   Boys that wore masks to hide their identity.  


   


 

 

 
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