Exploring Acts 1-3 of Romeo and Juliet

What event sparks the initial conflict between the Montagues and Capulets?

• A public festival celebrating the Capulets.

• A street brawl between the servants of the Montagues and Capulets.

• A marriage proposal between Juliet and Paris.

• A duel between Romeo and Tybalt.

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Who tries to break up the fight in Act 1, Scene 1?

• Romeo

• Tybalt

• Mercutio

• Benvolio

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What advice does Benvolio give to Romeo about forgetting Rosaline?

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

• Benvolio advises Romeo to isolate himself from all women.

• Benvolio suggests that Romeo should confront Rosaline directly.

• Benvolio tells Romeo to write poetry about Rosaline.

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How do Romeo and Juliet first meet?

• At the Capulet's masquerade ball.

• In the streets of Verona during a fight.

• At the Capulet's family dinner.

• In the church during a wedding ceremony.

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

• The significance of the Queen Mab speech is to critique the nature of dreams and foreshadow the tragic consequences of romantic idealism.

• It serves as a celebration of love and romance.

• It emphasizes the power of fate in shaping destiny.

• It highlights the importance of loyalty among friends.

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How does Tybalt react to Romeo's presence at the Capulet party?

• Tybalt welcomes Romeo with open arms.

• Tybalt asks Romeo to dance.

• Tybalt ignores Romeo completely.

• Tybalt reacts with anger and wants to confront Romeo.

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What is the Nurse's relationship with Juliet, and how does she influence her?

• The Nurse is Juliet's caregiver and confidante, influencing her by supporting her romance with Romeo and later advising her to marry Paris.

• The Nurse is Juliet's sister, who disapproves of her choices.

• The Nurse is a distant relative, offering no guidance to Juliet.

• The Nurse is Juliet's enemy, trying to keep her away from Romeo.

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What does Romeo compare Juliet to during the balcony scene?

• Juliet is compared to a flower.

• Juliet is compared to the sun.

• Juliet is compared to a star.

• Juliet is compared to the moon.

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How does the theme of fate manifest in Acts 1-3?

• The characters embrace their fates without struggle.

• Fate is ignored by the characters in Acts 1-3.

• The theme of fate manifests through the characters' struggles against their predetermined destinies and the influence of prophecies.

• Fate is solely determined by the characters' choices.

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What are the consequences of the fight between Tybalt and Mercutio in Act 3?

• Romeo wins the duel and becomes the new prince.

• Mercutio's death leads to a peace treaty between the families.

• Mercutio's death leads to Romeo's banishment and escalates the feud between the Montagues and Capulets.

• Tybalt and Mercutio become friends after the fight.

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