Exploring Romeo and Juliet Acts 1-4

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

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

• A duel between Romeo and Tybalt.

• A marriage proposal between Juliet and Paris.

• A public festival celebrating the Capulets.

Who tries to keep the peace during the street fight in Act 1?

• Tybalt

• Mercutio

• Romeo

• Benvolio

What advice does Benvolio give to Romeo about forgetting Rosaline?

• Benvolio tells Romeo to write poetry about Rosaline.

• Benvolio suggests that Romeo should confront Rosaline directly.

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

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

How do Romeo and Juliet first meet?

• While attending a poetry reading in the town square.

• At the Capulet's masquerade ball.

• At the church during a wedding ceremony.

• In the streets of Verona during a fight.

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

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

• It serves as a comedic relief in the play.

• It highlights Mercutio's love for Queen Mab.

• It represents the power of fate over free will.

What does Tybalt do when he recognizes Romeo at the Capulet party?

• Tybalt ignores Romeo and continues to dance.

• Tybalt becomes angry and wants to confront Romeo.

• Tybalt invites Romeo to join the festivities.

• Tybalt laughs and tells jokes with Romeo.

How does Juliet react upon discovering Romeo's identity?

• Juliet feels angry and confronts Romeo about his family.

• Juliet reacts with shock and distress upon discovering Romeo's identity.

• Juliet is pleased and excited to learn that Romeo is a Montague.

• Juliet is indifferent and does not care about Romeo's identity.

What is the main theme introduced in Act 1 regarding love?

• The complexities of love and its conflicts with duty.

• The simplicity of love and its harmony with duty.

• The absence of love as a central theme in the play.

• The inevitability of love without any conflicts.

How does the Nurse's attitude towards love differ from Juliet's?

• Juliet is practical about love, while the Nurse is romantic.

• The Nurse believes in true love, while Juliet is skeptical.

• The Nurse is indifferent to love, while Juliet is obsessed with it.

• The Nurse's attitude is pragmatic and humorous, while Juliet's is idealistic and passionate.

What foreshadowing occurs in Act 2 that hints at the tragic ending?

• There are discussions about a wedding that imply a joyful conclusion.

• The characters celebrate a victory that suggests a happy ending.

• The foreshadowing in Act 2 includes ominous discussions about fate and increasing tension between characters.

• A character receives a prophecy about their future success.