Romeo and Juliet Act I Review

What is the purpose of the Prologue?

• to grab your attention

• to explain why the families are fighting

• so we know where the story takes place

• to set the stage for the story as a whole

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which of the following are characteristic of a feud? Select all that apply.

• It is violent.

• It is a friendly competition.

• It is settled quickly and easily.

• It is a small disagreement.

• It lasts for a long period of time.

The fight scene at the beginning of Act I is an example of which of the following themes in the play?

• tribalism

• love

• marriage

• fate

Read the following stage direction: [Enter Prince Escalus and his train]

What is a "train?"

• His servants

• His attendants

• His sisters/brothers

• His fans

How many times have the Capulets/Montagues disturbed the streets of Verona?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What does the Prince threaten if the families fight ONE MORE TIME?

• Time in jail

• Exile from Verona

• Death

• Loss of land/money

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

How could we describe Tybalt's personality?

• Contemplative

• Aggressive

• Thoughtful

• Love-sick

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.7.3

How could we describe Benvolio?

• He is nosy

• He is a fighter

• He is a peace-maker

• He is a coward

Who is Rosaline?

• A Montague

• The girl Romeo is pining for (the girl he loves)

• Tybalt's sister

• Benvolio's wife

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Why does Romeo talking about love in a series of paradoxes in Act I, Scene i (i.e., "heavy lightness")?

• Love is confusing to him.

• He believes love is soul-crushing.

• He believes love is not worth the heartache.

• He wants to get over Rosaline quickly.