Romeo and Juliet Character Interactions

In Act 1, Scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet, Lord Capulet discusses with Count Paris about marrying his daughter, Juliet, who is deemed too young. Capulet invites Paris to a party to meet Juliet. Meanwhile, Capulet's servant Peter struggles to read the invitation list and seeks help from Romeo and Benvolio. Romeo, still heartbroken over Rosaline, learns about the party and decides to attend, hoping to see Rosaline. Benvolio encourages Romeo to compare Rosaline with other women at the party.

What is the relationship between Lord Capulet and County Paris?

• Father and son

• Rivals

• Potential in-laws

• Friends

Why does Lord Capulet think it will be easy to keep the peace?

• The prince has threatened them

• They are both old

• They have signed a treaty

• They have no more soldiers

What is Lord Capulet's opinion on young girls marrying?

• It is a tradition

• They become damaged

• They should marry young

• It is a blessing

What does Capulet suggest Paris do at the party?

• Fight with Montagues

• Find another woman

• Propose to Juliet

• Leave early

Why is Peter unable to complete his task?

• He lost the list

• He cannot read

• He is sick

• He is too busy

What advice does Benvolio give to Romeo about his love troubles?

• Find a new love

• Forget about love

• Write a poem

• Talk to Rosaline

How does Romeo respond to Benvolio's advice?

• He agrees

• He laughs it off

• He ignores it

• He gets angry

What does Romeo joke about curing with a plantain leaf?

• A broken heart

• A headache

• A bruised shin

• A cold

What does Romeo discover when he reads the guest list?

• Benvolio is invited

• Rosaline is invited

• Juliet is invited

• Paris is not invited

What does Benvolio suggest they do after learning Rosaline is invited?

• Tell Capulet

• Leave Verona

• Attend the party

• Avoid the party