Exploring Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet

What event sparks the initial conflict in Act 1?

• A royal wedding announcement.

• A street brawl between servants.

• A public festival celebration.

• The feud between the Montagues and Capulets.

Who tries to break up the fight between the servants in Scene 1?

• Romeo

• Tybalt

• Mercutio

• Benvolio

What is the relationship between Romeo and Benvolio?

• Brothers and rivals.

• Cousins and close friends.

• Cousins but not close.

• Friends and neighbors.

How does Romeo describe his feelings for Rosaline in Act 1?

• Romeo expresses indifference towards Rosaline and her feelings.

• Romeo describes his feelings for Rosaline as joyful and fulfilling love.

• Romeo claims to have moved on from Rosaline without any emotional attachment.

• Romeo describes his feelings for Rosaline as painful and unrequited love.

What advice does Benvolio give to Romeo about forgetting Rosaline?

• Benvolio advises Romeo to isolate himself to reflect on his feelings.

• Benvolio advises Romeo to look at other women to forget Rosaline.

• Benvolio suggests that Romeo should confront Rosaline directly.

• Benvolio tells Romeo to write poetry about Rosaline.

Who is the first character to mention Juliet in Act 1?

• Benvolio

• Romeo

• Tybalt

• Mercutio

What is Capulet's initial reaction to Paris's proposal to marry Juliet?

• Capulet is hesitant and suggests Juliet is too young.

• Capulet suggests Juliet should marry someone else.

• Capulet refuses outright without discussion.

• Capulet enthusiastically agrees to the proposal.

How does Lady Capulet feel about Juliet marrying Paris?

• Lady Capulet wants Juliet to marry Romeo instead of Paris.

• Lady Capulet feels positively about Juliet marrying Paris.

• Lady Capulet is indifferent about Juliet marrying Paris.

• Lady Capulet disapproves of Juliet marrying Paris.

What is the significance of the Queen Mab speech given by Mercutio?

• It represents the power of fate over free will.

• It highlights Mercutio's love for Queen Mab.

• It serves as a comic relief in the play.

• The significance of the Queen Mab speech is to illustrate the theme of dreams versus reality and foreshadow the tragic events in the play.

How do Romeo and Juliet first meet in Act 1?

• They meet during a street fight.

• They meet at the Capulet's party.

• They meet in the garden.

• They meet at school.