Romeo and Juliet Act I

Front

What is the purpose of the Prologue? Options: to grab your attention, to explain why the families are fighting, so we know where the story takes place, to set the stage for the story as a whole

Back

to set the stage for the story as a whole

Front

Who are Abram and Balthasar?

Back

Servants to the Montagues

Front

What is a "train" [Enter Prince Escalus and his train]?

Back

His attendants

Front

How many times have the Capulets/Montagues disturbed the streets of Verona?

Back

3

Front

What does the Prince threaten if the families fight ONE MORE TIME? Options: Time in jail, Exile from Verona, Death, Loss of land/money

Back

Death

Front

How could we describe Tybalt's personality? Options: Contemplative, Aggressive, Thoughtful, Love-sick

Back

Aggressive

Front

Who is Rosaline?

Back

The girl Romeo is pining for (the girl he loves)

Front

What kind of character is the nurse? Options: Someone who cannot be trusted, A resentful woman, A quiet person, A devoted woman

Back

A devoted woman

Front

Why does Juliet's mother/nurse want her to marry Paris?

Back

He's like a beautiful book; he's very handsome

Front

How could we describe Benvolio?

Back

He's a peace-maker