Romeo and Juliet Act 1

What role does Benvolio play in the fight in Scene 1?

According to others, what is Romeo's condition at the beginning of the play?

What is Lord Capulet's response to Paris' request to marry Juliet?

• No, because he is a Montague and they are rivals

• Yes, and the wedding will be in two weeks when she turns 14

• He'd rather she wait a couple summers, but he is free to pursue her

• It is all up to her

Romeo comes to find out about the guest list because the servant ______________.

Why does Lady Capulet want to talk with Juliet?

• She wants to confront Juliet about her love for Romeo

• She wants to ask her about how she feels about marriage

• She wants to spend time with her daughter

• She wants to plan her wedding to Paris for the next day

In your own words, what was Juliet's response to Lady Capulet's request at the end of Scene 3?

In a creative attempt to bring Romeo around to seeking other women, Mercutio tells a fantasy short story about Queen Mab, who is a _______________

In your own words, what are Tybalt's parting words to Lord Capulet before leaving the party?

This is a freebie. Knowing only Act 1, if you were to pick who was most at fault for the tragedy that will eventually happen, who do you blame most?

• Lord and Lady Capulet

• Lord and Lady Montague

• Tybalt

• Benvolio

• the Nurse

Write an argumentative paragraph answering wether or not the feeling Romeo and Juliet had for each other at the end of Act 1 is love or not. Be specific and use evidence from the text, following the format taught in class.