Romeo & Juliet Act 1

What is the purpose of The Prologue to Act 1?

• To confuse the readers and trick them

• To preview the action of the play

• To answer any questions the audience may have

• To make the play end faster

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In the prologue, what does the chorus say will happen to the two lovers?

• They will marry
• They will live happily ever after
• They will die

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Which families have a long-standing feud?

• Montagues and Escalus
• Montagues and Capulets
• Capulets and Escalus
• Montagues and Laurences

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What is the setting of Romeo and Juliet?

• London, England
• Verona, Italy
• Paris, France
• Venice, Italy

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In his conversation with Benvolio in Act 1, Romeo is _____

• Upbeat and pleasant
• Sad and moody
• Tough and angry

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What is the punishment directed by the Prince for another fight between the Capulets and the Montagues?

• Banishment
• Prison
• Death
• Paying a large fine

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Who breaks up the fight between the servants in Scene 1?

• Tybalt
• Romeo
• Benvolio

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What is Benvolio's advice for Romeo to get over Rosaline?

• He tells him to go on vacation
• He tells him to read some poetry
• He tells him to look at other beautiful girls

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Which family does Juliet belong to?

• Capulet
• Montague
• Escalus
• Laurence

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Which family does Romeo belong to?

• Capulet
• Montague
• Escalus
• Friar

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