Romeo and Juliet: Act 1, Scenes 1-5

Which gesture starts the fight between the Montagues and the Capulets at the beginning of the play?

• THE FINGER

• HAIR FLIPPING

• THUMB-BITING

• KNUCKLE-CRACKING

Why does Benvolio draw his sword in the street?

• To stop the fight before it begins

• To protect himself from Tybalt

• To attack Samson and Gregory

• To defend the Montagues' honor

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Which character claims to hate peace?

• Paris

• Mercutio

• Samson

• Tybalt

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Who stops the street battle?

• Benvolio

• Prince Escalus

• Capulet

• Lady Montague

Why is Romeo so melancholy when the play begins?

• He loves Rosaline but she doesn't love him.

• He and Juliet are in love but cannot be together.

• He feels guilty about missing the fight with the Capulets.

• He knows he has hurt Juliet's feelings by killing Tybalt.

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Why does Capulet want Paris to wait before marrying Juliet?

• He doesn't trust Paris.

• He needs to get approval from Escalus first.

• Juliet is already promised to another suitor.

• Juliet is too young to get married.

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Why does Peter ask Romeo and Benvolio to read the invitation list?

• He thinks they're on it.

• He cannot read it himself.

• He is confused about some of the names.

• He wants Romeo to come to the feast.

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What mistake does Peter make regarding Romeo and Benvolio?

• He thinks that Romeo is already in love with Juliet.

• He doesn't realize that they"re Montagues.

• He forgets to tell them it's a masquerade party.

• He reveals that Capulet has agreed to give Juliet to Paris.

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Why does Benvolio want Romeo to go to the feast

• To steal Juliet away from Paris

• To kill Capulet and Lady Capulet

• To compare Rosaline to other beautiful women

• To prove to Rosaline how much he loves her

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Why does Romeo agree to go to the feast?

• He hopes to see Rosaline.

• He longs to be near Juliet.

• He plans to ambush Tybalt.

• He wants to stop the feud.

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