Romeo and Juliet (Act 1 to 3)

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

• The finger

• Chin-flicking

• Thumb-biting

• Knuckle-cracking

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In Act 1, 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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Who stops the street battle in Act 1?

• Benvolio

• Capulet

• Prince Escalus

• Lady Montague

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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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In Act 1, 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 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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Whom does Juliet initially want to marry?

• Paris

• Romeo

• Benvolio

• No one

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What does Juliet agree to do with regard to Paris?

• Marry him

• Find out if he loves her

• See if she can love him

• Reject his proposal

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How do the Montagues plan on getting into the Capulets' feast?

• By wearing masks.

• By climbing up the balcony.

• By drugging the guards.

• By hiding inside.

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