Romeo and Juliet Act 1 & 2 Quiz

In Act I, Scene i, of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, what penalty does Prince Escalus threaten if further violence breaks out between the Capulets and the Montagues?

• a fine on those who participate in the violence

• loss of participants lands and properties

• death to those who participate in violence

• exile of the participants from Verona

Which of these words best describes Tybalt’s personality as revealed in Act I of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?

• amiable

• lovesick

• reflective

• aggressive

According to the details in Act I of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, who is Rosaline?

• the woman Romeo loves

• Benvolio's wife

• Lady Capulet

• Tybalt's sister

Which statement is the best summary of Benvolio’s role in Act I of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?

• He shows concern for Romeo and tries to calm the fighting families

• He tries to defend Romeo and threatens to challenge Tybalt to a duel.

• He agrees to accompany Romeo to the masked feast at the Capulets’ home.

• He discusses Romeo’s private feelings with his uncle, Romeo’s father.

Which of the following statements best summarizes Romeo’s reaction when he first sees Juliet at the Capulets’ feast in The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act I?

• He is dazzled by her earrings

• He wonders about her identity.

• He is puzzled by her appearance.

• He admires her poise and self-confidence

Which of these is the best example of a transgression?

• marriage

• theft

• travel

• exercise

What is the most likely meaning of heretics in the following sentence?

The people who left the cult were shunned by the remaining members and treated as heretics.

• people who live by a strict set of rules and customs

• people who constantly and habitually break the law

• people who do not believe in a given set of religious rules

• people who share a given cultural and ethnic background

If a mutiny occurs in the streets, which of the following would a passerby most likely observe? Base your answer on the meaning of mutiny as it is used in The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act I.

• a crossing guard holding up traffic for schoolchildren

• a group of young people fighting and brawling

• a construction crew working busily with drills and heavy equipment.

• a crowd cheering on the sidewalks as a parade marches by.

What is the main purpose of the Prologue to Shakespeare's "The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet"?

• to quiet down the audience

• to set the scene for the play as a whole

• to explain the history of the Montague-Capulet feud

• to praise the noble Prince Escalus

According to his words and actions in The Tragedy of Romeo and

Juliet, Act I, which of the following best characterizes what kind of father Capulet is?

• harsh

• loving

• anxious

• indifferent