R & J Act 1

Which event does the prologue foreshadow?

• marriage of Paris and Juliet
• death of Romeo and Juliet
• death of Romeo and Juliet's child
• marriage of Romeo and Rosaline

What is the social status of the Montagues and Capulets?

• Lower Class
• Middle Class
• Upper Class

Prince Escalus takes strong measures against the feuding because

• Capulet is an old enemy of his
• Montague is an old enemy of his
• Too much blood has been shed in the streets already
• He wants to take possession of Montague's land

Benvolio convinces Romeo to go to the Capulet party because he

• hopes the women there will change Romeo's mind about Rosaline
• wants Romeo to see Juliet
• knows Rosaline will be there waiting for Romeo
• knows Paris wants to marry Juliet

At the end of Act 1, Romeo and Juliet are both afraid because

• Tybalt will challenge Romeo to a duel
• Juliet will be forced to marry Paris
• Each has fallen in love with their enemy
• They know they're too young to get married

Romeo is in love with Juliet when the play begins.

• True
• False

Lord Capulet believes Juliet should have some say in who she marries.

• True
• False

Count Paris is invited to the party so he can woo Juliet.

• True
• False

Juliet agrees to give Paris a chance, but she will not promise to marry him.

• True
• False

How does Tybalt react when he sees Romeo at the party? Explain why he has this reaction.