1. CHARACTERS  Friar Lawrence?  Romeo?  Juliet?  Lord or Lady Capulet?  Someone else? TASK  Get into groups of 5.  Discuss the actions and consequences of these characters’ actions.  Find incriminating evidence for each character (act, scene, line#).

2.  Write a thesis arguing who is to blame for the events of the play and WHY.  Example: ▪ ________________ is the blame for the events of the play as a result of their decisions to ____________, ____________, and _________. ▪ Multiple characters are to blame for the events of Romeo and Juliet. A combination of ______ and _______’s actions led to the destruction of the protagonists.

3. A feud between two houses and those living among them

4.  One person from each team will provide the answer  If your team does not answer correctly, the question moves to the next team  If a team speaks out of turn, the question moves to the next team

5.  Character Recognition  Plot Events  Shakespeare  Poetry

6.  T/F: I was Juliet’s confidant until I betrayed her trust. Lord Capulet

7.  T/F: I was slain by Romeo while visiting Juliet’s body. Benvolio

8.  T/F: My very last phrase in life was a plea to be placed in Juliet’s tomb. Mercutio

9.  T/F: I am hot-headed and an excellent duelist. I killed Mercutio. Tybalt

10.  T/F: Keeping peace in Verona is my job Friar Lawrence

11.  What caused the feud between the Montagues and the Capulets?  We never find out  Who starts the fight in the street at the beginning of the play?  Capulets – Sampson and Gregory  What does the prince decree at the beginning of the play?  Lives will pay the price of peace  What is troubling Romeo when we first meet him?  Out of favor with Rosaline  How does Benvolio intend to cheer Romeo up?  “look at other beauties”

12.  What does Lady Capulet discuss with Juliet before the party?  Marrying Paris  Why does Romeo fear going to the Capulet party?  Doesn’t want to because he had a dream of his death  Who discovers Romeo’s true identity at the party and is not happy by it?  Tybalt

13.  Why does Juliet cry out, “O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?”  Wishes Romeo wasn’t a Montague  What do Romeo and Juliet discuss on the balcony?  Their love for each other and marriage  Who is asked to perform the marriage between Romeo and Juliet?  Friar Lawrence  Who is sent to confirm the time and place of the marriage for the star-crossed lovers?  The Nurse  Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?  “turn your household’s rancor to pure love”

14.  Why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt?  He loves Tybalt – related by marriage  How does Mercutio die?  Stabbed by Tybalt under Romeo’s arm  Who kills Tybalt?  Romeo  What is the punishment given to Romeo from the Prince?  Banishment  What is Juliet’s reaction to all of this terrible news?  Upset with Romeo and Tybalt both  What does Romeo threaten to do once he learns of his punishment?  Commit suicide

15.  What are three things Friar Lawrence says Romeo should be thankful for?  Juliet is alive – Romeo killed Tybalt before Tybalt could kill him – Exile  What are the Capulet’s reasons for arranging Juliet’s marriage to Paris so quickly?  Think it will bring her happiness after Tybalt’s death  What does the Nurse suggest to Juliet?  Marry Paris

16.  Who does Juliet go to for help to avoid her marriage to Paris?  Friar Lawrence  What is the plan?  Take the potion Wednesday – write letters to Romeo – meet in tomb – flee to Mantua  What day has the wedding been changed to?  Wednesday  What are Juliet’s fears in drinking the potion? There are 3.  Poison – Die in the tomb – Marry Paris

17.  Who gives Romeo the news of Juliet’s death?  Balthasar  How does Romeo decide to take actions into his own hands?  Poison from an apothecary  What does Friar Lawrence learn of his letter to Romeo?  Romeo never received it  Who does Romeo kill in Juliet’s tomb?  Paris  How do Romeo and Juliet die?  Suicide – poison and knife  What is the conclusion of the play?  Feud is ended – all are punished

18.  Where was Shakespeare born?  Stratford upon Avon  When was Shakespeare born?  April 23, 1564  What was the name of the theatre that Shakespeare was part owner?  The Globe Theatre

19.  What is the meter (line structure) of an English sonnet?  Define an aside.  Define a couplet.  A quatrain is made up of how many lines?  What is the difference between a monologue and a soliloquy?

20. Be the first group to put the following events from the play in the proper order A. Juliet awakes and kills herself B. Romeo kills Tybalt C. Romeo kills Paris D. Friar sends letters to Romeo E. Brawl on the street F. Romeo is told Juliet is dead G. Romeo is banished H. Juliet is told she will marry Paris on Thursday I. Wedding is set for Thursday J. Romeo and Juliet get married K. The Capulet Ball L. Juliet's body is discovered and buried M. Tybalt kills Mercutio N. The feud is ended O. Juliet turns to the friar for help; he gives her the potion P. Romeo poisons himself Q. Romeo and Juliet meet and fall in love R. Romeo returns to Verona with poison S. Romeo leaves Juliet at dawn T. Juliet takes the potion U. Capulet promises Juliet’s hand to Paris V. Wedding day is moved to Wednesday W. Romeo visits friar at dawn

21. Part V: Timeline of Events -- Below is a list of events from the play. Put the events in chronological order under the day that they occurred on the sheet of paper provided for you. (1 point each = 23 points)