Exploring Romeo and Juliet - Act 1, Scene 5

The transcript describes a scene at the Capulet's house during a party. Various characters interact, including Capulet, who reflects on past events, and Tybalt, who is angered by Romeo's presence. Romeo and Juliet meet for the first time and share a romantic exchange. Juliet later learns of Romeo's identity, realizing he is from the rival Montague family.

What task are the servants primarily concerned with at the beginning of the party?

• Playing music

• Welcoming the guests

• Cooking the meals

• Organizing and cleaning

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does Capulet reminisce about during the party?

• His previous parties

• His childhood

• His old friends

• His past romantic experiences

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What does Capulet ask the musicians to do?

• Leave the party

• Start a cheerful tune

• Play louder

• Play a whole hall

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

How does Capulet describe his own dancing days?

• Past and nostalgic

• Exciting and memorable

• Long and tiring

• Short-lived

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Romeo describe Juliet when he first sees her?

• As a warm sunlight

• As a soft melody

• As a bright jewel

• As a gentle dove

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What does Romeo compare Juliet to?

• A candle in the darkness

• A star in the night sky

• A snowy dove among crows

• A rose among thorns

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CCSS.RL.11-12.13

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is Tybalt's initial reaction to Romeo's presence at the party?

• He is angry and wants to confront him

• He is welcoming

• He is indifferent

• He is curious

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Who tries to maintain peace when Tybalt gets angry?

• Capulet

• Romeo

• Juliet

• The servants

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What significant realization does Romeo make about Juliet at the end of the party?

• She is moving away

• She is from a rival family

• She is already married

• She does not reciprocate his feelings

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What does Juliet feel about discovering Romeo's identity?

• Curious

• Shocked

• Happy

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3