Romeo and Juliet Act 1

Front

What is the main cause of the initial conflict in Act 1, Scene 1, between the servants of the Capulet and Montague households?

Back

An exchange of insults

Front

Which character first tries to break up the fight in Act 1, Scene 1?

Back

Benvolio

Front

What is the Prince's decree regarding future disturbances in Verona?

Back

Offenders will be executed

Front

How is Romeo feeling at the beginning of the play, and why?

Back

Sad, because he is in unrequited love with Rosaline

Front

Why does Benvolio encourage Romeo to attend the Capulet's feast?

Back

To compare Rosaline with other women

Front

How does Romeo find out about the Capulet party?

Back

He reads the invitation given by the servant.

Front

What is Juliet's initial reaction to the idea of marriage in Act 1, Scene 3?

Back

Indifference, as she is too young to think about it

Front

In Act 1, Scene 5, how does Tybalt react when he recognizes Romeo at the Capulet feast?

Back

He wants to fight Romeo immediately.

Front

What is Lord Capulet's response to Tybalt's anger towards Romeo at the feast?

Back

He tells Tybalt to leave Romeo alone

Front

What literary device is used in Romeo and Juliet’s first conversation at the feast?

Back

Sonnet