Romeo and Juliet Prologue Questions with Complete Solutions

Romeo and Juliet Prologue Questions with Complete Solutions Where is this play set? - ANSWER The play is set in Verona, Italy. What problem exists in this city? - ANSWER The feuds between the Capulet's and the Montague's. What does the term "star- crossed lovers" mean? - ANSWER It means that the pair of lovers were destined to die. Act One Scene One (I.I) - ANSWER Questions What are Sampson and Gregory's motivations for fighting with Montague's men? - ANSWER They want to fight them because of the family feud where the Capulets hate the Montagues and the Montague also hates the Capulets. Benvolio and Tybalt come upon the servants fighting. Contrast their reactions to the fight. - ANSWER Benvolio tries to stop the fighting while Tybalt tries to continue the fighting. What ended the skirmish? Why is the prince so angry? What does he threaten to do to Capulet and Montague? - ANSWER The skirmish ended by the Prince cam along and demanded the fighting to stop. The Prince was so angry because the families keep on fighting and distributing the peace of the city. He threatens to kill any one of the Capulets or Montagues that fight again and disturbs the city's peace. What worries Lord and Lady Montague about Romeo? - ANSWER Lord and Lady Montague are worried about Romeo because Romeo has being acting extremely sad, down and depressed lately. Who is Benvolio in relation to Romeo? - ANSWER Benvolio is a friend and cousin to Romeo Why is Romeo so sad? - ANSWER Romeo declared his love for a girl and she rejected him. What advice does Benvolio give Romeo? - ANSWER Benvolio said that Romeo will just have to get over her and there must be some other girl out there for him. Act One Scene Two (I.II) - ANSWER Questions In Act 1 Sc. 2, Paris asks Capulet for Juliet's hand in marriage. What is Capulet's reply? - ANSWER Capulet's reply was that Paris should wait until she is fifteen since right now she is too young. Why is Capulet giving a feast? - ANSWER Capulet is giving an annual traditional party. He may also be throwing the feast to allow Juliet to "choose" her future husband. How does Romeo find out about the feast and why does he intend to go? - ANSWER Romeo finds out about the feast by a servant passing by and asking if Romeo can read the invitee list for the party. Also Romeo decides to go as a bet with Benvolio to get his mind off of Rosaline. Act One Scene Three (I.III) - ANSWER Questions Describe Juliet's relationship with her family in Act 1, Scene 3. - ANSWER Juliet doesn't really interact with her mother or father that much, the Nurse is the care taker of Juliet. However her parents seem to want the best for her. What does Juliet's mother tell her? - ANSWER Juliet's mother tells her that she would marry Paris if she has to, but not because she wants to.