Romeo and Juliet Act 1

Who is the playwright that wrote 'Romeo and Juliet'?

• Ben Johnson

• William Shakespeare

• Jane Eyre

• J.K Rowling

Which family is Juliet from?

• Capulet

• Montague

Which family is Romeo from?

• Montague

• Capulet

In Act 1 Scene 1 why do Tybalt and Benvolio fight?

• Tybalt challenges Benvolio

• They are enemies

• Ancient family feud

• Insults are given and biting of thumbs

Why is Romeo unhappy?

• He has lost money gambling

• He has lost a duel

• He is lovesick over Rosaline

• He cannot find love

In Act 1 Scene 2 who does Lord Capulet plan for his daughter to marry?

• Romeo

• Mercutio

• Tybalt

• Paris

Why does Romeo read the invitation aloud for

Capulet’s servant Peter?

• He cannot read

• He cannot see without his glasses

• He doesn't know the names on the list

• He cannot pronounce the names

What does Benvolio suggest they do after reading the invitation?

• Go find Rosaline and beg her to take back Romeo

• Go to the mask ball

• Go to a picnic

• Never go to a party at the Capulet's house

In Act 1 Scene 3 how does Juliet react to her mother’s

suggestion of marriage?

• She is horrified by the idea as she is too young.

• She says she never wants to marry.

• She is surprised but says she will look at Paris and see if she likes him.

• She does not want an arranged marriage by her family.

In Act 1 Scene 4 Mercutio speaks of Queen Mab? Who is she?

• A queen in England

• A fairy queen that steals people's good dreams

• An Egyptian Queen

• Juliet's mother