Romeo and Juliet Act I and II- Questions & Answers (Grade A+)

Romeo and Juliet Act I and II-
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Romeo—ANSWER--The only child of Lord and Lady Montague; a young man who loves to be

in love


Juliet—ANSWER--The only child of Lord and Lady Capulet.


Friar Laurence—ANSWER--The local priest who wants to see peace between the Capulets

and Montagues


Nurse—ANSWER--Juliet's caretaker and confidant


Prince—ANSWER--The head of law and order in Verona


Mercutio—ANSWER--A relative of the prince and a friend of Romeo's


Tybalt—ANSWER--Juliet's cousin who has a fiery temper and is an excellent swordsman


Paris—ANSWER--A model citizen who is interested in marrying Juliet; Verona's "most eligible

bachelor"


Benvolio—ANSWER--Romeo's cousin who serves as a peacemaker


Lord Capulet—ANSWER--A prominent man in Verona; Juliet's father


What information does the audience get from the prologue?—ANSWER--The audience

knows that the "star-crossed lovers" will die