Romeo and Juliet Act 1, Scene 1-3

Why is Romeo upset when we first meet him?

• He is in love with Rosaline, who does not love him back

• He has been banished from Verona

• He is involved in a feud between the Montagues and the Capulets

• He has lost a duel

• He is in love with Juliet but she doesn't know about him

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What do the servants do which leads to a fight at the beginning?

• They insult each other

• They draw their swords

• They call for their masters

• One of them pushes the other

Who is Paris?

• Juliet's father

• Romeo's cousin

• An argumentative servant

• A man who asks to marry Juliet

• Juliet's closest friend

The man who asks to court and marry Juliet gets this reply from her father:

• He must wait until she is older

• He is immediately accepted

• He must prove his worth in battle

• He must increase his wealth

• He's invited to come to a party where he can meet her and talk to her

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What does the nurse do when she's invited to stay for a conversation between Juliet and Lady Capulet?

• She talks about her daughter Susan falling down

• She gives advice to Juliet

• She stays and listens

• She interrupts the conversation

• She tells stories about Juliet as a baby

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What is the Nurse and Lady Capulet's opinion of Paris?

• They think highly of him and consider him a good match for Juliet.

• They do not approve of him and prefer someone else for Juliet.

• They are indifferent and have no opinion on Paris.

• They are unaware of who Paris is.

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How does Juliet feel about marriage?

• Completely opposed (NO WAY!)

• Excited

• Dreadful

• Curious

• She hasn't thought of it

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How do Romeo and Benvolio find out about the party at the Capulets?

• They overhear a conversation

• They receive a personal invitation

• A servant asks Romeo to read the invitation for him

• They see a public notice

What does Benvolio think Romeo will do when he sees all of the other women at the Capulet party?

• See Rosaline as a "Crow" (not attractive)

• Get the courage to tell Juliet that he loves her

• Fight with Tybalt

• Stop feeling lonely

• Stop hating the Capulet family

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Romeo and Juliet are ______________.

• From different towns.

• From feuding kingdoms.

• From feuding families.

• From different countries.

• From families that are very different (one very rich, one very poor)

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