Romeo & Juliet Act I

What does Star-crossed mean in this play?

• It means destined for greatness.
• It refers to a romantic relationship.
• It means doomed by fate.
• It signifies a chance encounter.

What is "biting of the thumb"? 

• A form of greeting.
• A gesture of insult or provocation.
• A type of cooking technique.
• A traditional dance move.

Who is Romeo in love with, and why is this a problem for Romeo? 

Benvolio is seen as...

• a loyal friend
• a reckless fighter
• a cunning strategist
• a peacemaker and voice of reason

What literary device is Romeo using when he says, "O brawling love!, O loving hate!"? Use your notes to help you!

• Simile
• Oxymoron
• Metaphor
• Alliteration

How old is Juliet?

• 16
• Unknown
• 25
• 13

How does Benvolio suggest solving Romeo’s problem?

How does Lord Capulet feel about his daughter Juliet?

True or False: Both the Nurse and Lady Capulet think that Juliet should consider Paris as a suitor.

• True

• False

Juliet’s view of marriage is more like that of her?

• Mother- Open to the idea of a wealthy marriage, but undecided on a suitor.

• Nurse- Excited to marry and start having children.

• Father- Hoping for a love match, and sure she is too young to marry yet.