Romeo and Juliet: Act I, scene i

Front

How do the citizens feel about the Capulets and Montagues?

Back

They do not like them because of all of their fighting.

Front

How do the Montague servants anger the Capulet servants enough to make them want to fight?

Back

They bite their thumbs at them.

Front

What is the definition of portentous?

Back

promising bad fortune

Front

What is the setting of the play?

Back

Verona, Italy

Front

What does swashing mean?

Back

hard downward swordstroke

Front

What is the main conflict in Romeo and Juliet?

Back

The feud between the Capulets and Montagues.

Front

Who tries to break up the fight in Act I, Scene I?

Back

Benvolio.

Front

What does Tybalt represent in the play?

Back

The aggressive and violent nature of the feud.

Front

What is the significance of the Prince's speech?

Back

It establishes the law against public fighting and the consequences for the families.

Front

What role do the servants play in the opening scene?

Back

They initiate the conflict and highlight the feud's impact on all levels of society.