Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Quiz

Who is Romeo in love with at the very beginning of Act 1?

• Juliet

• Rosaline

• Mercutio

• Tybalt

What is the relationship between Romeo and Juliet?

• Cousins

• Siblings

• Enemies

• Star-crossed lovers

Why do Tybalt and Benvolio fight?

• Tybalt insults Romeo.

• Benvolio tries to stop the servants' fight.

• Tybalt wants to fight with Montagues.

• Benvolio insults Tybalt.

What does Prince Escalus say will happen to anyone who fights in the future?

• They will be exiled.

• They will be fined.

• They will be put to death.

• They will be imprisoned.

Who first tells Romeo about Juliet’s true identity?

• Mercutio

• Benvolio

• The Nurse

• Tybalt

What is the main theme introduced in Act 1?

• The power of friendship

• The inevitability of fate

• The conflict between love and hate

• The importance of family honor

Why does Capulet think it’s a good idea for Paris to wait two years before marrying Juliet?

• Juliet is too young.

• Paris is too poor.

• Juliet does not like Paris.

• Paris has not proven his love.

How does Romeo find out about the Capulet’s feast?

• He overhears Capulet talking about it.

• He receives an invitation by mistake.

• Benvolio tells him.

• Mercutio invites him.

What does Lady Capulet compare Paris to in order to convince Juliet to consider him as a husband?

• A book

• A flower

• A summer's day

• A precious jewel

What is Romeo’s mood at the beginning of Act 1?

• Joyful and excited

• Angry and bitter

• Melancholic and lovesick

• Indifferent and bored