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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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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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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In the Prologue, what does the chorus say will happen to the two lovers?

• They will marry.
• They will die.
• They will be forced apart.

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In Scene 2, who is asking Capulet to marry Juliet?

• Romeo
• Benvolio
• Paris

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Why does the servant ask Romeo to read the list of guests invited to the party?

• He wants to tease Romeo with the list
• He can't read
• He can't pronounce some of the names

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