Romeo and Juliet Act 1, Scenes 1-3

Why do Sampson and Gregory fight with Montague's men?

• Montague's men pushed Sampson against the wall.

• Gregory hurt one of the Montague women.

• They are fighting for their master, who is a Capulet.

• Montague's men wouldn't let them pass.

Benvolio and Tybalt come upon the servants fighting. How do they react to the fight?

• They both ignore it.

• Benvolio tries to break it up, but Tybalt wants to fight

• Benvolio wants to fight, but Tybalt runs away.

• They both encourage the servants to fight.

When Montague and Capulet enter and see the disturbance, they want to fight, too. What do

their wives say?

• The old men should stop fighting.

• Join in the fight and help the men.

• The women want to fight too.

What ended the opening skirmish, or battle?

• The prince threatened them all with death if they fought.

• The Montagues wounded a Capulet servant.

• The Capulet servants got scared and ran away.

• Montague and Capulet told the servants to stop.

Why is Romeo so sad?

• He wanted to fight, but he missed it.

• The girl he loves, Rosaline, does not love him in return.

• He had an argument with his cousin Benvolio.

• He just lost his best friend.

In Act I Scene ii, Paris asks Capulet for Juliet's hand in marriage. What is Capulet's reply?

• Paris needs more money to support her.

• Juliet does not want to marry anyone.

• Juliet's mother does not approve of Paris.

• Paris should wait two years until Juliet is older.

Why is Capulet giving a feast?

• It is his wife's birthday

• He has just conquered the Montagues.

• He wants Juliet to meet suitable bachelors.

• He is celebrating the end of the fight with the Montagues.

Why does Romeo decide to go to the feast even though (being a Montague) he is not invited?

• Rosaline, the girl he loves, will be there.

• He wants to make peace with the Capulets.

• Benvolio offers to introduce him to Juliet.

• His favorite foods are going to be served.

Describe Juliet's relationship with her family so far in Act I.

• They have a good relationship. She tries to please her parents.

• She is very defiant. Her parents are angry with her.

• Her parents are too busy to pay attention to her.

• Juliet is afraid of them, because they are cruel to her.