Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Scene 1-4

Who starts the fight at the beginning of Scene 1?

• Tybalt

• Benvolio

• Sampson and Gregory

• Prince Escalus

What punishment does Prince Escalus declare for anyone who fights again?

• Banishment

• Death

• Imprisonment

• Public humiliation

Why is Romeo so upset in Scene 1?

• He had a fight with Tybalt

• Rosaline does not return his love

• He is worried about the feud between his family and the Capulets

• His parents want him to marry someone he doesn’t love

What is Paris asking Lord Capulet for at the beginning of Scene 2?

• To arrange a duel with Tybalt

• To marry Juliet

• To borrow money

• To host the Capulet feast at his home

How does Capulet respond to Paris’ request to marry Juliet?

• He says Juliet is too young and to wait two more years

• He agrees immediately

• He forbids Paris from seeing Juliet

• He tells Paris to ask Juliet directly

Why does Benvolio encourage Romeo to attend the Capulet’s feast?

• To make peace with the Capulets

• To prove his love for Rosaline

• To find a new love

• To confront Tybalt

(Act 1, Scene 3) What does Lady Capulet want to discuss with Juliet?

• Juliet’s feelings about Paris and marriage

• Juliet’s behavior at the feast

• Tybalt’s plans to duel Romeo

• Juliet’s friendship with the Nurse

(Act 1, Scene 3) How does Juliet respond to her mother’s suggestion about Paris?

• She eagerly agrees to marry him

• She says she will consider him but makes no promises

• She says she refuses to marry anyone

• She insists she loves someone else

(Act 1, Scene 4) What advice does Mercutio give to Romeo about love?

• He tells Romeo to dream about love

• He tells Romeo to be aggressive and 'beat love down'

• He warns Romeo to stay away from Juliet

• He tells Romeo to be patient and wait for the right person

(Act 1, Scene 4) How does Romeo feel about attending the Capulet’s feast?

• He is excited to see Rosaline

• He is worried something bad will happen

• He is eager to meet new people

• He is indifferent and uninterested