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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Who are Abram and Balthasar?

• Servants to the Montagues

• Servants to the Capulets

• Wealthy people in Verona

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What is a "train" [Enter Prince Escalus and his train]

• His servants

• His attendants

• His sisters/brothers

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

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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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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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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