Understanding "Romeo and Juliet": Prologue and Act 1

What is the purpose of the Prologue at the beginning of the play?

• To introduce every single character of the play.

• To tell the audience every single plot detail so there are no surprises.

• To let the audience know the play is about to start and how long it will be.

• To tell the audience how the play ends so they want to know how that happens.

In the Prologue, what is an example of dramatic irony (when the audience knows something the characters don't)?

• The audience knows the fate of Romeo and Juliet, but the characters do not.

• Romeo dreams about Juliet before meeting her.

• The Capulets and Montagues do not know why they are fighting.

• Paris thinks Juliet is happy to marry him.

Who are the first characters we meet in Act 1, Scene 1?

• Abram and Balthasar

• Sampson and Gregory

• Benvolio and Tybalt

• Romeo and Benvolio

Summarize the main event of Act 1, Scene 1.

• Romeo and Juliet meet and fall in love at first sight.

• A street fight breaks out between the Montagues and Capulets.

• Paris wants to marry Juliet.

• Romeo is invited to a party to get over Rosaline.

In Act 1, Scene 1, which character first attempts to break up the fight (though is ultimately unsuccessful)?

• Tybalt

• Benvolio

• Romeo

• Prince Escalus

What does Romeo confess to Benvolio in Act 1, Scene 1?

• He is in love with Rosaline, who does not return his love.

• He is in love with Juliet and wants to marry her.

• He wishes he was involved in the fight.

• He is avoiding his family.

In Act 1, Scene 2, at Lord Capulet's request, what condition(s) has(have) to be met before Paris can marry Juliet?

• Paris has to wait two summers when Juliet is old enough.

• Paris has to meet Juliet first in her home.

• Paris needs to prove his value as a husband.

• Paris must "woo" Juliet and she must consent to marrying him.

How do Romeo and Benvolio find out about the Capulet's feast in Act 1, Scene 2?

• He overhears Lord Capulet's servant talking about it.

• Mercutio tells them.

• Romeo reads the invitation because Lord Capulet's servant is illiterate.

• Rosaline had told Romeo about it.

What is Juliet's attitude towards marriage at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 3?

• She is excited and eager to marry.

• She has not given it much thought.

• She is opposed to the idea.

• She wants to marry for love, not arrangement.

In Act 1, Scene 3, how do Lady Capulet and the Nurse describe Paris?

• They only talk about how wealthy he is.

• They talk about his amazing personality.

• They talk about how handsome he is.

• They talk about how strong and protective he is.