Romeo and Juliet, Acts 1-3

Of the ten pieces of information given in the prologue, which of the following was not given?

• The play will take two hours.

• The story focuses on two families who are involved in a feud.

• The families live in Verona.

• The names of the two lovers are Romeo and Juliet.

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After Sampson starts the fight, who tries to stop it by drawing his sword?

• Abram

• Benvolio

• Tybalt

• Lord Capulet

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What does the Prince say will happen to the next person who starts a fight?

• banishment
• sent to prison
• made to pay a heavy fine
• forfeit his life (executed)

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In the beginning of the play, why has Romeo been depressed and avoiding people?

• the girl he loves will not return his love
• Juliet wants to marry Paris
• Lord Capulet doesn't understand him
• Benvolio is dating the girl he wants to date

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When Benvolio learns what has been bothering Romeo, what does he tell him?

• forget about Juliet
• forget about girls
• look for beauty in other girls
• convince the girl he loves to love him

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Why did Lord Capulet invite Paris to the party?

• compare Juliet to other girls
• compare Rosaline to other girls
• find a girl to marry
• kill Romeo

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Why does Romeo attend the party?

• He is invited.
• He wants to see Juliet.
• He wants to find a girl to date.
• He wants to see Rosaline.

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Why does Romeo's dream concern him?

• He dreamed of Queen Mab.
• He dreamed he would marry Juliet.
• He dreamed that some danger will come from his going to the party.
• He dreamed that Tybalt would kill him.

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What is  Mercutio's usual reaction to most situations?

• He makes fun of them with sarcasm.
• He goes on like nothing has happened.
• He gets mad and fights his way through.
• He goes home and plans on a way to get even.

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What fear does Juliet have about her love for Romeo?

• It is a passing fancy.
• It is too rash and too sudden.
• It is not returned by Romeo.
• It isn't real but only an infatuation.

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