Romeo and Juliet chapters 2-3

What is Romeo doing when we first see him?

• Fighting the Capulets

• Kissing Juliet

• Wandering the streets with his friends

• Dancing at a party

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What is Romeo like?

• Tall and dark-haired, with a cruel face

• Serious but also a dreamer

• He loved fighting, especially with swords

• Always laughing and acting the fool

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Who is Mercutio?

• Lord Capulet's nephew

• A servant of the Montague family

• A rich, handsome man on the lookout for a wife

• The Prince's cousin and a friend of Romeo

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Why did Balthasar think Romeo shouldn't go to Lord Capulet's party?

• He thought it was dangerous

• Romeo is really bad at dancing

• Romeo's father told him not to go

• He didn't have a mask to wear

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What did Romeo ask Balthasar to do at the party?

• Keep to the shadows and watch the Capulets

• Get drinks for him and his friends

• Ask Juliet if she will dance with him

• Give Tybalt a letter warning him

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What did Juliet's nurse tell Balthasar?

• Juliet is already married to Tybalt

• Juliet is Lord Capulet's only daughter

• Juliet would never talk to a Montague

• Juliet is also really bad at dancing

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Who was staring at Romeo and Juliet when they danced?

• Mercutio

• Benvolio

• Balthasar

• Tybalt

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Why did Balthasar have to warn Romeo?

• Lord Capulet knew he was there

• Lord Montague knew he was there

• One of the Capulets had recognized him

• Juliet was a very dangerous girl

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Where did Balthasar see Romeo after searching the crowds leaving the party?

• Running down the street with Juliet

• Arguing with Tybalt in the hall

• Laughing in the street with Mercutio

• Sneaking back into the Capulets' house

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Bonus question: Who is Balthasar? (three things)

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