Romeo and Juliet Act 1

What role does Benvolio play in the fight in Scene 1?

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According to others, what is Romeo's condition at the beginning of the play?

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What is Lord Capulet's response to Paris' request to marry Juliet?

• No, because he is a Montague and they are rivals

• Yes, and the wedding will be in two weeks when she turns 14

• He'd rather she wait a couple summers, but he is free to pursue her

• It is all up to her

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Romeo comes to find out about the guest list because the servant ______________.

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Why does Lady Capulet want to talk with Juliet?

• She wants to confront Juliet about her love for Romeo

• She wants to ask her about how she feels about marriage

• She wants to spend time with her daughter

• She wants to plan her wedding to Paris for the next day

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In your own words, what was Juliet's response to Lady Capulet's request at the end of Scene 3?

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In a creative attempt to bring Romeo around to seeking other women, Mercutio tells a fantasy short story about Queen Mab, who is a _______________

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In your own words, what are Tybalt's parting words to Lord Capulet before leaving the party?

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This is a freebie. Knowing only Act 1, if you were to pick who was most at fault for the tragedy that will eventually happen, who do you blame most?

• Lord and Lady Capulet

• Lord and Lady Montague

• Tybalt

• Benvolio

• the Nurse

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Write an argumentative paragraph answering wether or not the feeling Romeo and Juliet had for each other at the end of Act 1 is love or not. Be specific and use evidence from the text, following the format taught in class.