Question: In the Prologue, what does the chorus say will happen to the two lovers?

Answer: They will take their lives.

Question: What does Escalus say he will do to anyone who fights in the future?

Answer: They will be tortured.

Question: How does Benvolio say the fighting began?

Answer: Capulet & Montague servants were fighting. He tried to stop them but Tybalt came up and swung first.

Question: According to Benvolio and Mercutio, how has Romeo been acting lately?

Answer: He has been acting strange. He wants to be alone and seems sad.

Question: What remedy does Benvolio suggest for Romeo’s problem?

Answer: Forget about the girl and seek other beauties.

Question: In scene 2, what does Capulet tell Paris he will have to do in order to marry Juliet?

Answer: He will have to win her over, or wait for her to be older.

Question: Why does the servant ask Romeo to read the list of guests who are invited to the party at the Capulet’s?

Answer: The servant can’t read but Romeo can.

Question: What makes Romeo decide to go to the party?

Answer: Rosaline will be there.

Question: In scene 3 we learn Juliet is how old?

Answer: 13, two weeks from 14.

Question: What is the Nurse’s opinion of Paris?

Answer: He’s handsome and perfect as a statue.