Romeo and Juliet Prologue

What does the prologue reveal about the fate of Romeo and Juliet?

• They will fall in love but face many obstacles

• They will have a happy ending

• They will die tragically

• They will never meet

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What is the main theme introduced in the prologue?

• Revenge

• Love

• Fate

• Ambition

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In Act 1 Scene 1, which two noble families are in a feud?

• Montague and Capulet

• Romeo and Juliet

• Tybalt and Mercutio

• Paris and Prince Escalus

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What event triggers the feud between the Montagues and Capulets in Act 1 Scene 1?

• A duel between Romeo and Tybalt

• Romeo's love for Juliet

• Juliet's refusal to marry Paris

• A brawl between the servants of the two families

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How does Romeo initially feel about love at the beginning of the play?

• He is deeply in love with Juliet

• He is skeptical and melancholic about love

• He believes in love at first sight

• He is infatuated with Rosaline

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What does the prologue suggest about the role of fate in Romeo and Juliet's lives?

• Fate will lead to their tragic deaths

• Fate will ensure their happiness

• Fate can be changed by their actions

• Fate is irrelevant in their story

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How does the prologue characterize the love between Romeo and Juliet?

• It is pure and eternal

• It is forbidden and doomed

• It is based on physical attraction only

• It is shallow and fleeting

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What does Sampson mean when he says, "I will bite my thumb at them" in Act 1 Scene 1?

• He will insult them

• He will make peace with them

• He will challenge them to a duel

• He will show them respect

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Who are Sampson and Gregory?

• Friends of Romeo

• Members of the Montague family

• Advisors to Prince Escalus

• Servants of the Capulet household

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In Act 1 Scene 1, which character tries to prevent the brawl between the servants of the Montague and Capulet families?

• Tybalt

• Benvolio

• Romeo

• Mercutio

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