R&J Act I Quiz Review

Which of the following does the Prince threaten to the warring Montagues and Capulets?

• jail time for the next person to start a fight

• death to those who ever disturb the peace again

• fines and jail time for anyone who disturbs the peace

• banishment (being expelled) from the city of Verona

Why is Romeo depressed?

• A woman he loved just broke up with him because he has sworn to remain a virgin until marriage.

• He just ended a relationship with a woman and regrets that decision because it was a mistake.

• The woman he loves told him that he is unattractive and that she wouldn’t want to have his children.

• The woman he loves does not love him and swears she will remain a virgin for the rest of her life.

In addition to trying to win Juliet’s affection, what final piece of advice does Lord Capulet give to Paris regarding his request to marry Juliet?

• “Come to the party I’m throwing and see if Lady Capulet thinks you’re worthy of our daughter.”

• “Come to the party I’m throwing because there will be other women to see, and compare them to Juliet.”

• “Come back to me when you have a larger dowry (financial gift) to give me before you marry her.”

• “Come back to me after you have talked to your father to make sure that he is ok with this marriage too.”

What is Benvolio’s suggestion to fix Romeo’s depression?

• “Let’s crash the Capulet party so you and your ex-girlfriend can work things out.”

• “Let’s crash the Capulet party since Lord Capulet has a beautiful daughter, Juliet.”

• “Let’s crash the Capulet party so you can look at all the other beautiful women.”

• Let’s spy on the Capulet party and get revenge by playing pranks on the guests.”

What does Lady Capulet ask Juliet about during the conversation between the Nurse, Lady Capulet, and Juliet?

• Whether Juliet is old enough at fourteen to be married.

• Whether Juliet wants marriage and could learn to love Paris.

• Whether Juliet is allowed to have men court or date her.

• Whether the Nurse thinks Juliet is ready for romance.

On the way to crashing the Capulet party, Romeo has a feeling that what will happen?

• Fate might bring him an early death.

• He will meet the woman of his dreams.

• His friends will get caught at the party.

• His parents will disapprove of the party.

At the Capulets’, Romeo and Juliet speak in figurative language using images of what two things?

• angels and demons

• pilgrims and saints

• roses and sunsets

• dreams and wishes

Which of the following is an oxymoron from the play?

• “Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs.”

• “If I profane with my unworthiest hand.”

• “O brawling love, O loving hate.”

• “I am too sore enpierced…to soar.”

Which of the following is a pun from the play?

• “Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs.”

• “If I profane with my unworthiest hand.”

• “O brawling love, O loving hate.”

• “I am too sore enpierced…to soar.”

Which of the following is a metaphor from the play?

• “Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs.”

• “If I profane with my unworthiest hand.”

• “O brawling love, O loving hate.”

• “I am too sore enpierced…to soar.”