Romeo and Juliet Act I

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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How could we describe Tybalt's personality?

• Contemplative

• Aggressive

• Thoughtful

• Love-sick

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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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What kind of character is the nurse?

• Someone who cannot be trusted

• A resentful woman

• A quiet person

• A devoted woman

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Why does Juliet's mother/nurse want her to marry Paris?

• He's like a beautiful book; he's very handsome

• He's important

• He has a lot of money; he's wealthy

• They do not want her to marry him

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How could we describe Benvolio?

• He is nosy

• He is a fighter

• He's a peace-maker

• He hasn't showed very many character traits so far

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How could we describe Mercutio?

• He is deceitful and jolly

• He is violent and aggressive

• He is manipulative

• He is playful and imaginative

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Why does Capulet allowed Romeo to remain at the feast?

• He wants to watch him carefully

• He wants to make a deal with Romeo

• He's heard that Romeo is well-mannered

• He just wants to show power over Tybalt

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What is Romeo's last name?

• Capulet

• Montague

• Unknown

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What is Juliet's last name?

• Capulet

• Montague

• Unknown

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