Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Quiz

1. In the Prologue, the Chorus

• offers insights into the characters.

• introduces the story line.

• provides a musical interlude.

• provides comic relief.

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In Scene 1, why does the Prince call the Capulets and the Montagues “Rebellious subjects, enemies to peace, / Profaners of this neighbor-stained steel”?

• Tybalt has insulted Benvolio.

• Their servants fight near the prince's house

• The two families have been feuding.

• They do not handle their swords well.

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In Scene 1, how does Romeo feel when he thinks about Rosaline?

• sad

• enraged

• nervous

• excited

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In Scene 2, Benvolio suggests that Romeo go to a party that Rosaline will also attend and “with unattainted eye / Compare her face with some that I shall show.” Benvolio hopes to show Romeo that

• Rosaline is the most beautiful woman in the Capulet family.

• Juliet is far more beautiful than Rosaline.

• the Montague women are more beautiful than the Capulets

• there are many beautiful women in the world besides Rosaline.

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Lord Capulet suggests that Paris

• go back to France and write letters to Juliet.

• try to win Juliet’s heart.

• gaze up at the stars shining brightly in the night sky.

• join him in an attack on the Montagues.

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Which character provides comic relief in Scene 3?

• Juliet

• Lady Capulet

• the Nurse

• the Nurse’s clumsy husband

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In Scene 3, Lady Capulet tells Juliet to consider marriage because

• she is much too old to have a nurse.

• announcing her engagement will liven up the party.

• Paris wants to marry her.

• she seems to be able to fall in love with Paris.

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In Scene 4, what reason does Romeo give for wanting to avoid the Capulets’ party?

• Capulet parties are always extremely boring.

• He has dreamed that something bad will happen.

• His inability to dance will cause him great embarrassment.

• He knows that the Capulets will start another fight.

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The conversation between Tybalt and Lord Capulet at the party reveals that Tybalt is

• aggressive.

• amusing.

• sentimental.

• frightened.

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Which event during the Capulets’ party in Scene 5 takes place first?

• Romeo and Juliet kiss.

• Tybalt recognizes Romeo.

• Romeo learns Juliet’s name.

• Lord Capulet talks to Romeo.

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