R&J Act 1 Review

Where does the play take place?

• Ithaca

• Verona

• Sicily

• Paris

What genre is Romeo and Juliet?

• A comedy

• An adventure

• A coming of age story

• A tragedy

Who encourages the fight in Act 1, scene 1?

• Mercutio

• Tybalt

• Benvolio

• Romeo

Romeo's first love at the beginning of this play is Juliet.

• True

• False

• He is not in love at the beginning

What do we learn about the Nurse in Scene 3?

• She was fired from many other jobs

• She loves Juliet's father

• She essentially raised Juliet

• She and Juliet do not get along

Why is Romeo and Juliet's relationship considered "forbidden love"?

• They are from rival families.

• They are too young.

• They are two different races.

• They are both criminals.

Sampson, Gregory, and the Nurse are used for which type of character?

• A dramatic foil

• Tragic Hero

• Comedic Relief

• Protagonist

Romeo is a . . .

• Montague

• Capulet

• Prince

• Servant

Juliet is a . . .

• Montague

• Capulet

• Nun

• Maid

What does Romeo NOT compare Juliet to?

• A jewel

• A dove

• A flame

• The goddess Aphrodite