Romeo and Juliet - Act I Scene 1

The ________ is the character that speaks the prologue.

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What is the purpose of the prologue?

• It acts like a movie trailer and tells you what's coming in the play

• It warns you that you're not smart enough to understand this play

• It was just to show off how good Shakespeare is at writing sonnets

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What rude gesture starts the big fight in the marketplace?

• Gregory flips off Lord Capulet.

• Romeo sticks his tongue out at Juliet.

• Sampson bites his thumb at the Montague servants.

• Tybalt pinches somebody's butt.

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While the servants are fighting... (PICK 2)

• Benvolio Capulet shows up and encourages them to fight more.

• Benvolio Montague shows up and tries to stop the fight.

• Tybalt Capulet shows up and tries to kill Benvolio Montague.

• Tybalt Capulet shows up and tries to stop the fight.

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According to Prince Escalus, how many times has a giant fight like this broken out between the families?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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What will happen to Lord Montague and Lord Capulet if the fighting continues?

• They will get sued in court and lose all their money.

• They will be tortured.

• They will be killed.

• They will be banished (kicked out of town).

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What family are Romeo and Benvolio in, and how are they related?

• Capulets, brothers

• Capulets, cousins

• Montagues, brothers

• Montagues, cousins

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What kind of mood has Romeo been in lately, based on his weird behavior?

• He has been hiding and crying in the sycamore grove, showing he is depressed.

• He has been running around laughing like a clown, showing he is unhinged.

• He has been shutting his windows and moping in the dark, showing he is sad.

• He has been starting fights with the Capulets, showing he is violent.

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Why has Romeo been feeling this way?

• He loves a girl who won't talk to him and doesn't love him back.

• He did a lot of bad drugs and it messed him up.

• He's a teenager and they're just moody.

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What advice does Benvolio give to Romeo to solve his problem?

• Just say No, bro! Stop doing so many drugs and you'll feel better.

• Find another girl, bro! There are tons of pretty women, don't get hung up on this one!

• Be cool, bro, just act normal! Fake it till you make it - I'm sure you'll feel better soon.

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