Romeo and Juliet Quiz Act 1 + 2

Who tries to stop the fight at the beginning of the play?

• Tybalt

• Romeo

• Benvolio

• Paris

Why is Romeo so sad at the start of Act 1?

• He is scared of Tybalt

• Juliet is ignoring him

• He is heartbroken over Rosaline

• He misses his family

What punishment does the Prince say will happen if the families fight again?

• Jail time

• Death

• Community service

• A fine

Why does Benvolio tell Romeo to go to the Capulet party?

• To fight Tybalt

• To see other girls and forget Rosaline

• To make Juliet jealous

• To talk to Paris

How does Lord Capulet feel about Paris marrying Juliet at first?

• He says Juliet is too young

• He says yes right away

• He says Juliet already loves someone else

• He wants to marry her to someone richer

Who recognizes Romeo at the Capulet party and wants to fight him?

• Paris

• Lord Capulet

• Tybalt

• Mercutio

What is Juliet’s first reaction when she finds out Romeo is a Montague?

• She is angry

• She doesn’t care

• She is shocked and upset

• She wants to leave Verona

Who helps Romeo and Juliet get married in secret?

• Tybalt

• The Nurse

• Friar Laurence

• Mercutio

Why does Friar Laurence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?

• He wants to disobey the Prince

• He thinks it will end the feud between the families

• He owes Romeo a favor

• He is told to by the Nurse

What does the Nurse do in Act 2 that makes Juliet upset?

• She tells Juliet not to marry Romeo

• She takes too long to bring news from Romeo

• She tells Juliet a lie

• She flirts with Romeo