Romeo and Juliet Comprehensive

What does the Prologue tell the audience?

• The names of all the characters.

• The author's purpose.

• The theme.

• The plot.

What does "From ancient grudge break to new mutiny" mean?

• An antique plate breaks.

• An old disagreement comes up again.

• A grandmother is angry.

• An old issue with pirates reappears.

What does "A pair of star crossed lovers take their life" mean?

• A cursed couple will get married.

• A cursed couple will commit suicide.

• Two people will fall in love.

• A couple will break up.

Who threatens anyone who fights in the streets with the death penalty?

• Montague

• Capulet

• Prince Escalus

• Count Paris

What is Romeo's state of mind at the beginning of the play?

• He is excited about the fighting in the streets.

• He is tired and wants to sleep.

• He is heartbroken that Rosaline does not love him.

• He is angry at his parents.

What advice does Benvolio give Romeo?

• Forget about Rosaline and marry my sister.

• Become a monk like Friar Lawrence.

• Forget about Rosaline and look at other women.

• Focus on yourself.

Why does Lord Capulet tell Paris to wait on marrying Juliet?

• She is too young.

• He is unsure of Paris as a husband for her.

• Lady Capulet wants to wait.

• None of the above.

How does Romeo find out about the party?

• Rosaline invites him.

• He eavesdrops on Tybalt talking about it.

• Mercutio invites him.

• An illiterate servant shows him the invitations.

Why doesn't Romeo want to go to the party.

• He hates people.

• He doesn't have anything to wear.

• He doesn't want to see Rosaline.

• He had a bad dream.

What does Mercutio talk about in his long monologue?

• Queen Mab and dreams

• All the girls at the party.

• About how they're going to start a fight.

• The ongoing war between good and evil.