Romeo & Juliet Act 1, Scene 1

Which of these is NOT revealed to the readers in the prologue? (Beginning part of the story)

• The play will last two hours
• Romeo and Juliet will commit suicide by the end of the play
• Only the death of Romeo and Juliet could stop the feud between the two families.
• Benvolio is a peacemaker

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What type of character is Sampson?

• A servant for the Capulets and an instigator of the fight
• A servant of the Montagues and a peacemaker
• The man who falls in love with Juliet
• A servant of the Capulets and a talented musician

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What type of character is Tybalt?

• Juliet's cousin and a peacemaker
• Juliet's cousin and a hothead who is quick to get angry
• Romeo's cousin and a hothead who is quick to get angry
• The head of the Capulet family

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Why is Romeo so sad in Act 1, Scene 1?

• Some of his friends died in the fight between the two families
• The girl he loves does not love him back
• He feels like his friends do not want to be around him
• He realizes that Juliet is from the family that he is enemies with

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While Tybalt is an aggressive hothead, Benvolio is a-- 

• Foolish child
• Angry troublemaker
• None of these
• Calm peacemaker

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Which of these oxymorons does Romeo use when he is talking about love?

• Heavy lightness
• Angry peace
• Black and white
• Hilarious depression

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What does the Prince say will happen to the next member of the Montagues or Capulets that fight?

• They will be kicked out of the town of Verona
• They will be put to death
• They will be sentenced to life in prison
• They will receive a reward for bravery

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How does Sampson insult Abram?

• He bites his thumb
• He trips him with his foot
• He calls him a coward
• He stabs him with his sword

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How could Romeo's love for the woman best be described?

• Unrequited
• Everlasting
• Hateful
• Jealous

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What suggestion does Benvolio give Romeo to take his mind off of the woman (pg. 9)?

• Look at other beautiful girls
• Write down his feelings in a journal
• Go to a party
• None of these

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