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*Romeo & Juliet Study Guide, Prologue and Act I
All answers must be typed and completed by the due date in order for the student to receive credit.
Answers must be answered individually and not shared with each other. I will not accept handwritten papers.
Prologue
1.

What does it mean that Romeo and Juliet are star-crossed lovers?

The expression, star-crossed lovers means that it is written in the stars that both lovers
will die.
ACT I
Scene i
1.

What are Sampson and Gregory talking about at the beginning of the play?

a. Sampson and Gregory are bonding over their hatred for the
Montagues.
2.

What does Benvolio do when he encounters the servants fighting?

a. Benvolio attempts to stop the fighting

3.

Who makes the fight much worse after Benvolio arrives?

a. Tybalt wanted the servants to fight worse

4.

What does the Prince say he will do if more fighting occurs?

a. He says he will kill them all if they keep fighting

5.

What does Montague notice about his son Romeo?

a. Montague notices that Romeo is sad about something

6.

Why has Romeo been so moody lately?

a. Romeo claims to be so moody because he is in love with a woman

who doesnt love him back
Scene ii
1.

What does Paris want from Capulet?

a. Paris wants to marry young Juliet

2.

How does Capulet respond?

a. Capulet says Juliet is too young to marry out of obligation, but if

Paris wins her heart, that is how they can marry
3.

How do Romeo and Benvolio find out about the party at the Capulet house?

a. Romeo and Benvolio find out about the party at the Capulet house
through the servant who couldnt read the guest list
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4.

How does Benvolio convince Romeo to come along?

a. Benvolio tells Romeo to come along so that he can get over his love

Scene iii
1.

What do Lady Capulet and the nurse want Juliet to do?

a. Lady Capulet and the nurse want Juliet to meet some young men and
get married
2.

How does Juliet respond?

a. Juliet says she doesnt want to get married, but it is an honor

Scene iv
1.

Why does Romeo say that he cant dance?

a. Romeo says he cant dance because he is sad

2.

What prediction does Romeo make about this night?

a. Romeo predicts that there will be some consequence to his actions

Scene v
1.

Who recognizes Romeos voice?

a. Tybalt recognizes Romeos voice

2.

How does Capulet respond to the noise?

a. Capulet tells Tybalt to leave Romeo be

3.

What happens between Romeo and Juliet?

a. Romeo and Juliet flirt and kiss

4.

What news about Juliet saddens Romeo?

a. Romeo finds out Juliet is a Capulet

5.

How does Juliet react when she learns that Romeo is a Montague?
a. Juliet is confused but she feels she must choose love over hate

* This and subsequent study guides are revised from: Litrell, Jessica. "Romeo and Juliet Study
Guide." Washburn Rural High School. 22 Jan. 2008
http://http://www.wrhs.net/messages_from_staff/
littrjes_Romeo%20and%20Juliet%20Study%20Guide%201-5.htm>.

Name: Jordan Delgado

Period: Green Group
Date: 2/5/15
Romeo & Juliet Study Guide, Prologue and Act II
Please answer each of the following questions in complete sentences on a separate sheet of paper.
This will be due when we finish the act, and will be a quiz grade.
Prologue
1.

Why is the love between Romeo and Juliet a difficult thing?

The love between Romeo and Juliet is difficult because their families hate each other

Scene i
1.

What is Mercutios attitude towards love?

Mercutio thinks love is too feminine

2.

What do Mercutio and Benvolio decide to do?

They decide to fight Tybalt

Scene ii
1.

How does Romeo feel as he watches Juliet?

Romeo feels mesmerized as he watches Juliet

2.

About what is Juliet upset?

Juliet is upset that Romeo is a Montague

3.

What does Juliet say about names?

She says a name is just a name

4.

What does Juliet tell Romeo not to hold against her?

That she dishonored his family name

5.

What does Romeo want from Juliet?

Romeo wants to marry Juliet

6.

When are Romeo and Juliet going to meet again?

On their wedding day

Scene iii
1.

How does the friar view the gifts of the earth?

He uses them to make medicine

2.

What does Romeo want the friar to do?

Romeo wants the friar to marry him and Juliet

3.

How does the friar react initially?

The friar asks about Romeos old love Rosaline
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4.

Why does the friar then seem to agree?

Because he discoverers that Romeo loves Juliet and it could stop the families from feuding

Scene iv
1.

What message has Tybalt sent to the Montagues?

Tybalt is looking for Romeo

2.

About what does the nurse seem worried?

The nurse is worried about Romeos arranging of marriage

Scene v
1.

What message does the nurse give Juliet?

That she should meet Romeo at the friars house

Scene vi
1.

How does the friar advise Romeo to love?

2.

What does the friar do for them at the end of the scene?

Name: Jordan Delgado

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Romeo & Juliet Study Guide, Prologue and Act III

Please answer each of the following in complete sentence and on a separate sheet of paper. This
will be due when we finish the act, and will be a quiz grade.
Scene i

1.

Why does Benvolio think that he and Mercutio should go somewhere else?
Because it is hot and there were Capulets around

2.

Why does Tybalt want to fight Romeo?

Because he crashed his party

3.

Why does Romeo say that he now loves Tybalt?

Romeo loves Tybalt because he married Juliet

4.

What happens to Mercutio?

Mercutio dies

5.

What happens to Tybalt?

Tybalt dies

6.

Why doesnt Lady Capulet believe Benvolios story?

Because they are from opposing households

7.

What declaration does Lady Capulet make about Romeo?

She calls him a murderer

8.

What does the Prince say must be done with Romeo now?
The Prince says Romeo should be banished

Scene ii
1.

Why does Juliet want night to arrive so quickly?

She wants night to arrive so she can have her honeymoon night

2.

Who does Juliet think was killed?

Juliet thinks that Romeo was killed

3.

How does Juliet react initially when she hears of Tybalts death?

4.

Why does she then change her mind

5.

Where is Romeo hiding?

Romeo hides at Friar Lawrence's house

6.

What is the nurse going to do for Juliet?

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The nurse goes to speak to Romeo

Scene iii
1.

Why does Romeo think that banishment is worse than death?

Because he is away from Juliet

2.

How does the friar respond to this reaction of Romeos?

He tells Romeo to stop acting like a woman

3.

What plan does the friar then make for Romeo?

He tells Romeo to spend the night with Juliet then leave town when morning comes and he
will send messengers every so often
Scene iv
1.

What decision has Capulet made for Juliet?

Capulet decides Juliet needs to get married

Scene v
1.

Of what is Juliet trying to convince Romeo at the beginning of this scene?

Juliet tries to convince Romeo to stay

2.

What makes her change her mind?

When she realizes that he will be killed if discovered

3.

Why does Lady Capulet think that Juliet is crying?

She thinks Juliet mourns Tybalts death

4.

What plan does Lady Capulet have for Romeo?

She plans to have him killed while he is banished

5.

How does Lord Capulet react to the news that Juliet will not marry Paris?
Capulet gets very angry

6.

What advice does the nurse give?

The nurse says that marriage to Paris is inevitable

7.

Where is Juliet going at the end of the scene?

Juliet goes to see Friar Lawrence

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Romeo & Juliet Study Guide, Prologue and Act IV

Please answer each of the following questions in complete sentences on a separate piece of
paper. This will be due each time we finish an act, and will be a quiz grade.
Scene One
1.

What is Friar Laurences idea?

He suggests that Juliet should marry Paris on Thursday

Scene Two
1.

What lie does Juliet tell her father when he asks where she has been?
She says she went to go see Friar Lawrence

2.

Does Juliet tell the nurse of her plan?

No

3.

Why do you think the wedding day is pushed ahead from Thursday to Wednesday?
The wedding day was postponed to give Juliet enough time to create and execute her plan

Scene Three
1.

What does Juliet plan to do if the potion does not work?

If the poison doesnt work, she wants to beat herself to death

2.

What does Juliet worry briefly about before she drinks the potion?
She worries Romeo wont be there when she wakes up

Scene Five
1.

Who discovers Juliets body?

The nurse

2.

What does Friar Laurence encourage Capulet to do after discovering Juliets death?
Place her in the chamber with her ancestors

3.
Based on previous evidence and on previous decisions that you have reached, do you
believe that Capulet is sincere when he says, And with my child my joys are buried? Why did it
take him so long to realize how much his daughter meant to him?
It took Capulet a long time to realize how much Juliet meant to him because he was
focused on other things such as his hate for Montagues
4.
How is Friar Laurences remark The woman is best married who dies a young bride a
misstatement
This is a misstatement because Juliet is not actually dead
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Romeo & Juliet Study Guide, Prologue and Act V

Scene i
1.

Why is Romeo in such a good mood?

Romeo thinks Balthasar is bringing good news from Verona.

2.

What news does Balthasar bring Romeo?

Balthasar tells Romeo that Juliet is dead.

3.

What plan does Romeo make?

Romeo says he will go to see Juliet and die beside her.

4.

How does Romeo procure the substance he wants?

Romeo goes to see an apothecary.

Scene ii
1.

Why was Friar John unable to deliver Friar Lawrences letter to Romeo?

Friar John was quarantined.

2.

What does Friar Lawrence say that he is going to do?

Friar Lawrence has to reach Romeo in time.

Scene iii
1.

Why is Paris at the Capulet vault?

Paris goes to the Capulet vault to mourn the death of Juliet.

2.

What does Romeo tell Balthasar?

Romeo tells Balthasar to leave him alone.

3.

What does Balthasar say that he will do?

Balthasar says he will leave Romeo alone.

4.

What does Paris try to do to Romeo?

Paris tries to kill Romeo.

5.

How does Romeo react?

Romeo fights with Paris.

6.

What happens to Paris?

Paris dies after fighting with Romeo.

7.

What does Romeo say about Juliets appearance?

Romeo says that Juliet is still beautiful in death.

8.

What does the Friar say Juliet should do when she awakens?

The Friar says Juliet should run away.

9.

What does Juliet do?

Juliet kills herself.

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10. What happened to Lady Montague?

Lady Montague died.
11. What piece of evidence supports Friar Lawrences story?
The unsent letter supports Friar Lawrences story.
12. What happens between the Capulets and the Montagues?
The Capulets and Montagues decide to stop feuding.
13. What do the families say they will do to honor their children?
The families say they will make a statue of Romeo and Juliet made of gold.