Romeo & Juliet Act 1

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.
• They will live happily ever after.

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In what city does the play take place?

• Venice

• Verona

• Milan

• Paris

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What are the names of the two feuding families?

• Montagues & Capulets

• Montressors & Caspians

• Kennedys & Montgomerys

• Romanos & Russos

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Sampson is angry and makes what gesture to the Montague servants? 

• Middle Finger
• Yells degrading remarks
• Bites His Thumb
• Gives the stink eye

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What is the name of the girl with whom Romeo is in love at the start of the play?

• Mary Ann

• Jennifer

• Rosemary

• Rosaline

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How old is Juliet?

• 16

• 18

• 13

• 14

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What does biting one's thumb at another person signify?

• a pleasant greeting

• an indication of power and social status

• a silly way of greeting a close friend

• a rude, insulting gesture

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What is the name of the suitor who asks Lord Capulet for permission to marry Juliet?

• Paris

• Mercutio

• Benvolio

• Tybalt

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Who convinces Romeo to attend the Capulet's party?

• Mercutio

• Tybalt

• Benvolio

• Friar Lawrence

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Why do the two families despise each other so much?

• a past disagreement over money

• Juliet's family wants her to marry Paris, not Romeo.

• They fought on opposing sides during the war.

• The text does not give an explanation for the feud.

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