Nance 1st Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 1

Front

Benvolio is from the house of...

Back

Montague

Front

What insulting gesture is made at the beginning of the play?

Back

The gesture of biting the thumb

Front

Romeo is from the house of...

Back

Montague

Front

Sampson and Gregory are of the house of...

Back

Capulet

Front

How does Tybalt react to the fighting?

Back

He encourages it and says he hates peace.

Front

What is the significance of the feud between the Montagues and Capulets?

Back

It sets the stage for the conflict in the play.

Front

Who tries to break up the fight in Act 1 Scene 1?

Back

Benvolio

Front

What does Tybalt call Benvolio during the fight?

Back

A coward.

Front

What role does the Prince play in Act 1 Scene 1?

Back

He attempts to maintain peace and threatens punishment for further disturbances.

Front

What does the term 'star-crossed lovers' refer to in the play?

Back

It refers to Romeo and Juliet, whose love is doomed by fate.