Romeo & Juliet-Act 1

The purpose of the Chorus in the prologue is to

• give insights into the characters.

• introduce the story line.

• explain new terms.

• provide humor and music.

Tybalt meets Benvolio in the street and thinks that Benvolio is

• calling him a liar.

• fighting in the streets.

• talking with the servants.

• biting his thumb at Tybalt.

How many times have the Capulets and Montagues caused fighting in Verona recently?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What does Prince Escalus decree will happen to anyone fighting again?

• They will be thrown into the dungeon.

• They will be put into the stocks.

• They will be banished from the city.

• They will be put to death.

In scene 1; lines 124-125, Lord Montague's lines indicate that Romeo has been

• afraid of seeing his family.

• suffering from lack of sleep.

• hostile and always looking to fight with people.

• depressed and locking himself in his room.

Why is Romeo melancholy at the beginning of the play?

• He is in love with Rosaline, but she doesn't return his love.

• He is in love with Juliet, but their parents have forbidden them to be together.

• He is upset that he can't go after Tybalt for attacking Benvolio during the street brawl.

• He is afraid that Benvolio will be put to death for appearing to fight when he was trying to break it up.

What does Benvolio suggest is the cure for Romeo's unrequited love?

• He should forget about Rosaline by going to parties, dancing, and staying out all night.

• He should ask Queen Mab for help to make Rosaline dream about him..

• He should find some activity or hobby to keep himself busy.

• Check out other ladies and see that there are other beautiful girls to love.

Why is Lord Capulet hesitant to let Paris marry Juliet?

• Paris is reckless and falls in love too easily.

• Juliet has expressed to Lady Capulet a desire not to marry Paris.

• Juliet is very young and Capulet's only surviving child.

• Lord Capulet does not want to decide before the party.

How does Romeo learn of the Capulet party and that Rosaline will be there?

• Capulet's servant has Romeo read the guest list for him since he can't read.

• Benvolio tells him about the party and says it will be a great place to check out other girls.

• He overhears a conversation between Capulet's servant and another man.

• His father tells him of the party and encourages him to go to be less depressed.

Why does Romeo say he thinks they shouldn't go to the party?

• No one will be there to announce his presence.

• He worries that another fight will break out because Tybalt will be there and is always hostile.

• He does not trust Mercutio to be calm and not start trouble.

• He has had a dream that foreshadowed that something bad will happen as a result of him attending.