Romeo and Juliet Act I scene v, and Act II scene i

by Tracy Pisano

  • Released February 12, 2019
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Grade 9

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Act 1, scene 5

  • Is Romeo or Juliet’s family having the party?
  • Why doesn’t Tybalt attack Romeo when he realizes Romeo is at the party?
  • What positive comment does Lord Capulet make about Romeo?
  • What does Romeo first ask Juliet to give him?
  • What does she allow instead?
  • How many kisses do Romeo and Juliet actually share?
  • Who reveals Juliet’s identity to Romeo?
  • Explain the following: “My only love sprung from my only hate”. Who actually said it?

Act 2, scene 1

  • Why does Mercutio want Romeo to say something, anything out loud?
  • What does Mercutio use (who really) in an attempt to draw Romeo out of his hiding?
  • Why do Benvolio and Mercutio leave without Romeo?

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