Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Review

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Who does Juliet's parents want her to marry?

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Paris

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Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?

Back

William Shakespeare

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Why is Romeo so depressed at the beginning of Act 1?

Back

He loves Rosaline, but she is not interested.

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When Tybalt tells Lord Capulet that Romeo is at the party, what does Lord Capulet tell him to do?

Back

Calm down

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

Back

The gesture of biting the thumb.

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What is the setting of Romeo and Juliet?

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Verona, Italy

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What is the main theme of Romeo and Juliet?

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The conflict between love and hate.

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Who is the Nurse in Romeo and Juliet?

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Juliet's caretaker and confidante.

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What is the significance of the prologue in Romeo and Juliet?

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It introduces the story and foreshadows the tragic ending.

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What family does Tybalt belong to?

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The Capulet family.