Romeo and Juliet Comprehension Check 1

What is Juliet's last name?

• Capulet
• Montague
• Escalus
• Dixson

In what city did the play start?

• Rome
• Verona
• Mantua
• Venice

What is the purpose of the prologue?

• To introduce the reader to the story and characters they are about to see. 
• The reveal the entire plot of the play.
• To entertain the audience.
• There is no purpose; it was unnecessary 

At the start of the play, Romeo is depressed over his unrequited love involving which character?

• Rosaline
• Juliet
• Mercutio
• Lady Montague

In the Prologue, what does the chorus say will happen to the two lovers?

• They will marry.
• They will die.
• They will be forced apart.
• They will live happily ever after.

What does Prince Escalus say he will do to anyone who fights in the future?

• Put them in jail.
• Make them live together.
• Punish them with death.
• banish them from Verona

What does Benvolio suggest to Romeo to take care of his lovesick problem?

• Look at other women
• Ask Rosaline to marry him
• Force Rosaline to be with him
• Become a priest

At the beginning of the play, Romeo's parents are worried about him because he ___________.

• is too friendly with their enemies
• has involved himself with rowdy friends
• seems unaccountably sad and gloomy
• is too hot-tempered and quick to anger

Who tries to break up the initial street fight?

• Mercutio
• Benvolio
• Lord Montague
• Romeo

When Romeo's tears are "augmenting the fresh morning's dew," they are ______.

• adding to it
• drying it
• making it change colors
• putting it to shame