Act I Romeo and Juliet

Which of the following best describes Romeo’s motivation for attending the Capulet party in Act One?

• He wants to confront Tybalt.

• He hopes to see Rosaline.

• He is seeking revenge.

• He wants to meet Juliet.

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Who starts the city-wide fight at very beginning of the play?

• Montague Servants

• Capulet Servants

• Benvolio & Mercutio

• Tybalt, because he won't back down

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What is Juliet's reaction to her mother's request to consider marrying Paris and take notice of him at the party?

• Juliet says she won't have anything to do with Paris

• Juliet says Paris is too old for her

• Juliet says she has not considered marriage but she will consider Paris if her parents wish her to

• Juliet says she has thought about marriage a lot and will gladly look at Paris as a possible match at the party

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What event marks the beginning of the conflict in Act One? (Hint: Think of the very first conflict)

• Romeo and Juliet’s first meeting

• The street fight between servants

• The Capulet ball

• Romeo’s conversation with Benvolio

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How does Benvolio’s attitude toward the feud differ from Tybalt’s in Act One?

• Benvolio wants peace; Tybalt wants to fight.

• Both want to fight.

• Benvolio wants to fight; Tybalt wants peace.

• Both want peace.

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Which of the following best summarizes the relationship between Juliet and her mother in Act One?

• Warm and affectionate

• Distant and formal

• Hostile and angry

• Playful and teasing

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Which literary device is used when Romeo says, "Why, then, O brawling love, O loving hate, O anything of nothing first create!" or "Feather of lead, Bright Smoke, cold fire, sick health..."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Oxymoron

• Alliteration

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Why is Capulet so gentle as a father in Act I?

• He feels his wife didn't raise Juliet well and is trying to make it up to Juliet

• He doesn't like Paris and wants to hold out on the marriage

• Juliet is the youngest and the youngest gets everything

• Juliet is the only surviving child and Capulet wants to ensure her future is well taken care of

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Which event in Act One best demonstrates the impulsiveness of Romeo’s character?

• His decision to attend the Capulet party

• His conversation with Benvolio

• His fight with Tybalt

• His refusal to dance

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How does the use of masks at the Capulet party function as a symbol in Act One?

• They represent the characters’ true feelings.

• They symbolize hidden identities and secrets.

• They show the wealth of the Capulets.

• They indicate the time period.

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