Reading Check Quiz for "Romeo and Juliet" Act 1, Scene 1

Where does Act 1, Scene 1 take place?

• The Capulet's garden

• The Friar's cell

• The streets of Verona

• The Montague mansion

What are Sampson and Gregory carrying when they enter the scene?

• swords and bucklers

• swords only

• swords and items to sell at the market

• swords and papers from Lord Capulet

Who tries to break up the fight at the beginning of the scene?

• Prince Escalus

• Benvolio

• Tybalt

• Mercutio

What is Tybalt's attitude toward peace and fighting?

• He is a peacemaker and wants to avoid conflict.

• He is neutral and doesn't care about the feud

• He is eager to fight and hates peace.

• He is afraid of fighting and wants to flee.

Why does Lady Capulet call for her husband during the brawl?

• She wants him to help stop the fight.

• She wants him to join the brawl.

• She needs his advice on a family matter.

• She wants him to fetch the prince.

What does Sampson do to instigate the fight with the Montague servants?

• He wishes them dead.

• He bites his thumb.

• He uses profanity.

• He refuses to pay back the money he owes.

How does Romeo feel at the beginning of the scene?

• Happy and content

• Excited about the fight

• Lovesick and melancholic

• Angry and aggressive

What is Benvolio's advice to Romeo when he is sad about his love life?

• Challenge Tybalt to a duel.

• Forget about love by meeting other girls.

• Seek the advice of Friar Laurence.

• Pursue Juliet instead of Rosaline.

What are the servants doing at the beginning of the scene when the brawl erupts?

• Preparing for a wedding

• Cleaning the streets

• Discussing their loyalty to their families

• Exchanging insults and puns

What is the mood or atmosphere in Act 1, Scene 1?

• a) Joyful and celebratory

• b) Tense and violent

• c) Romantic and dreamy

• d) Peaceful and harmonious