Romeo and Juliet Act I Scene I

According to the prologue, what is NOT going to be a part of the plot?

• Citizens will kill one another.

• The love between the children will not work out.

• The family feud will continue after the deaths of the children.

• Two families hate each other.

Which word best describes the mood of the prologue?

• ominous

• nostalgic

• reflective

• whimsical

Which statement best characterizes the relationship between Sampson and Gregory?

• Gregory challenges Sampson's bravado through humor.

• Gregory admires Sampson's heroism.

• Sampson and Gregory argue constantly because they are from enemy families.

• Sampson is Gregory's servant.

Which quotation supports the idea that Gregory challenges Sampson's bravado through humor?

• Gregory: "I'll frown at them as they pass by, and they can react however they want."

  Sampson: "You mean however they dare."

• Sampson: "Gregory, I swear, we can't let them humiliate us."

• Sampson: "One of those dogs from the Montague house can make me angry"

  Gregory: "Angry enough to run away. You won't stand and fight."

• Sampson: "Is the law on our side if I say yes?"

  Gregory: "No."

Which quote does NOT support the idea that Sampson is fearful of the potential consequences of conflict?

• "Let's not break the law by starting a fight. Let them start something."

• "Is the law on our side if I say yes?"

• "No, sir, I'm not biting my thumb at you, but I am biting my thumb"

• "If you want to fight, I'm your man."

What can the reader infer about Benvolio's character from the following quote?

"Either put away your sword or use it to help me stop this fight."

• Benvolio seeks out conflict.

• Benvolio is willing to put differences aside to maintain peace.

• Benvolio and Tybalt are friends.

• Benvolio's hatred for Capulets overshadows his desire for unity.

Which statement best characterizes the attitude of the Prince toward the feud?

• The prince thinks the fights are entertaining. He loves a good sword fight.

• The feud has been happening so long that he just ignores it.

• He dislikes the fighting because it makes him look bad, but he doesn't do anything to stop it.

• He disapproves of their behavior, is mad at the families for disturbing the community, and plans to punish them.

Which quotation does NOT support the answer to part A?

• "You rebels! Enemies of the peace!"

• "You men, you beasts who satisfy your anger with fountain of each other's blood!"

• "Everyone else, go away for now."

• "I'll have you tortured if you don't put down your swords and listen to your angry prince."

Which quote supports the inference that Benvolio is empathetic towards others?

• "I thought he must be feeling the same way I was--wanting to be alone and tired of his own company"

• "As we were trading blows, more and more people showed up to join the fight until the Prince came and broke everyone up"

• "I had a lot on my mind an hour before dawn this morning"

• "I drew my sword to part them."

Which quote supports the inference that Montague believes Romeo's attitude is bringing others down?

• "I don't know whether he is a good friend to himself."

• "I don't know, and he won't tell me."

• "But as soon as the sun rises in the east, my sad son comes home to escape the light."

• "He's been seen there many mornings, crying tears that add drops to the morning dew and make a cloudy day cloudier with his sighs."