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1. Let's start with the leading lady. There is a very good reason for Shakespeare's choice of this name. What does Juliet mean?
2. This name is one we often hear and overlook. The name is Laurence. Larry can be a nickname for some, which is why we don't notice it. Friar Laurence was the man that married Romeo and Juliet, and the one that came up with the plan that ended in their demise. What does Laurence mean?
3. Balthasar was a servant to Romeo Montague. He was the one that saw Juliet's "funeral" and immediately went to tell Romeo. Shakespeare made Balthasar to be a loyal and faithful servant. This is fitting because the name Balthasar means:
4. Romeo's last name was Montague. In the play, his parents are referred to as Lord and Lady Montague. What does "Montague" mean or, in Juliet's words, "What is a Montague?"
5. We all of course recognize the name Romeo. He is the leading character of "Romeo and Juliet". Care to take a guess at the meaning of his name?
6. Juliet wasn't the first girl Romeo became infatuated with. In the play, Romeo first "falls in love" with Rosaline, a relative to the Capulets. She doesn't return his feelings. What does Rosaline mean?
7. Mercutio was a very well-liked character in "Romeo and Juliet". He took the role as the relative to Prince Escalus and best friend to Romeo Montague. If Mercutio's name came from the word "mercurial", it would mean:
8. Tybalt was a very hot-headed character. He was Juliet's cousin, and he hated the Montagues. Can you give a wild guess as to what his name means?
9. Prince Escalus is the man that rules over Verona in "Romeo and Juliet". During the play, he becomes exceedingly tired of the petty grudge between the Capulets and Montagues. When Mercutio dies and Romeo kills Tybalt, Escalus banished Romeo to Mantua. What does "Escalus" mean?
10. Benvolio was a kinsman to Romeo Montague, and a great friend. Shakespeare made him to be a peace-loving, mature youth. What does his name mean?
11. Peter was a minor character of "Romeo and Juliet". However, if he wasn't there, Romeo may have never met Juliet! Lord Capulet gave Peter the invitation list for his upcoming masquerade party, but poor Peter was illiterate! While wandering the streets for a 'scribe', who better to bump into then Romeo? Seeing Rosaline's name on the list, Romeo impulsively decided to go to the party, where he met Juliet and instantly fell in love. What does the name "Peter" mean?
12. Abram is a servant of Montague. He fights with two servants of the Capulets, Sampson and Gregory. What does the name "Abram" mean?
13. Gregory is the servant to the Capulets. He hates the Montagues, and decides to pick a fight with them at the beginning of the play. What does his name mean?
14. Juliet's parents betroth Juliet to Paris, not knowing Juliet had already married Romeo. In "Romeo and Juliet", Paris is a relative to Prince Escalus and Mercutio. What does he share his name with?
15. At the beginning of "Romeo and Juliet", Sampson was introduced. He was a servant to the Capulets. Along with another servant named Gregory, he hated the Montagues, and decided to pick a fight with them. What does "Sampson" mean?
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