Quiz, Summary, and Analysis of Act I of Romeo and Juliet. I use the exit pass method, indicated by the denotation "EP?". I also use youtube clips. Make sure to check all websites to see if they are appropriate for your class.

1. Romeo and Juliet Act I

2. Quiz 1. In what city is the story located? 2. Who are the two feuding families? 3. What will happen if the families are caught fighting again? 4. Who is Romeo’s cousin? 5. What is wrong with Romeo? 6. What is the name of the girl that Romeo has a crush on?

3. 7. How old is Juliet? 8. What does her mother want Juliet to do? 9. Why does Romeo agree to go the party? 10. What kind of party is it?

4. 11. Who is Juliet’s cousin? 12. How does Romeo react to Juliet? 13. What purpose does the chorus serve at the beginning of scene one? 14. Is R&J a comedy or a tragedy? 15. What was the name of the theater that WS became a stakeholder?

5. Scene 1 Scene opens with 2 Capulet servants walking through town. They encounter 2 Montague servants and this is what happens http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCQtzfASpZo 1. EP?: What characteristic do both families share that makes them act the way they do?

6. Scene 1 Lady Montague (LdM) and Lord Montague (LM) ask Benvolio to find out why Romeo is so upset. Benvolio questions his cousin and finds out that Romeo is love sick. Re-read the lines 160-175. 2EP?: What literary device does Romeo use? 3EP?: Why does he use it?

7. Scene 1 Romeo admits that he is lovesick; he has unrequited love. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPP2GvcvCYo (first 19 seconds) He is mesmerized by her beauty. 4EP?: Romeo talks about Cupid and another Greek goddess. What literary device is he using?

8. Scene 2 Scene 2 takes place at the Capulet house. We learn that Juliet is only 13; and that the County Paris wants to marry her. LC wants Juliet to be at least 15 b/4 she marries; compromises he’ll have a big party and Paris can meet Juliet. IF he can impress her, then he can marry her later.

9. Scene 3 LdC, J, & her nurse are talking. Nurse had a daughter that died when the girl was young. Nurse is very crass. LdC tells J about Paris/marriage. J consents to “think about it.” 5EP?: Re-read lines 81-95. What literary technique does LdC use? Explain it.

10. Scene 4 R & his friends are getting ready for the costume party. R doesn’t want to go because he’s had a bad dream. Mercutio (M) tells him about Queen Mab, who brings dreams to everyone. Similar to this guy, but not as scary (1:15) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJdJDaTETZI&feature=related

11. 6EP?: Re-read the final ten lines of scene 4. What do you think R’s dream foreshadows?

12. Scene 5 R & his friends arrive at the party. R immediately notices the beautiful Juliet. He forgets about Rosaline. Tybalt, J’s cousin, recognizes R and reports it to his uncle. LC tells T to leave them alone. R and J meet—R wants to kiss her. They don’t realize what family either of them comes from.

13. Medieval Pick Up Lines “You must be a skilled archer, my lady, as you have sent your arrow straight into my heart.” “Get rid of the old hag, and let’s party!”

14. “You melt the metal in my armor.” “Dost thou believe in love at first sight, or shouldst I walk past again?”