Romeo & Juliet Act 1 Will Already
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In what city does the play take place? ✔✔Verona, Italy
Why are Romeo and Juliet called "star-cross'd lovers"? ✔✔They are thwarted by fate through
influence of the stars
Who is fighting at the beginning of the first scene? ✔✔The Montague and Capulet servingmen
Who tries to break up the fighting? ✔✔Benvolio
What threat does the Prince make to Lord Montague and Lord Capulet ✔✔He threatens to kill
them if they are caught fighting again
Benvolio and Montague describe the way Romeo has been acting. What do they have to say
about him? ✔✔Romeo is depressed, isolated, and secretive
Why is Romeo so sad? Explain. ✔✔Because he loves a girl but she does not love him back
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In what city does the play take place? ✔✔Verona, Italy
Why are Romeo and Juliet called "star-cross'd lovers"? ✔✔They are thwarted by fate through
influence of the stars
Who is fighting at the beginning of the first scene? ✔✔The Montague and Capulet servingmen
Who tries to break up the fighting? ✔✔Benvolio
What threat does the Prince make to Lord Montague and Lord Capulet ✔✔He threatens to kill
them if they are caught fighting again
Benvolio and Montague describe the way Romeo has been acting. What do they have to say
about him? ✔✔Romeo is depressed, isolated, and secretive
Why is Romeo so sad? Explain. ✔✔Because he loves a girl but she does not love him back
