Quiz on Romeo and Juliet Act 1

Where is setting of Romeo and Juliet (where does it happen)?

• Verona, a city in Italy
• Venice, a city in Italy
• London, a city in England
• Paris, a city in France

Shakespeare wrote the Prologue (the introduction) in the form of a:

• Sonnet, a form of poetry
• Villanelle, a form of poetry
• Haiku, a form of poetry
• Limerick, a form of poetry

The Prologue (the introduction) tells the audience that in the play, two young people will fall in love and:

• Die
• Live happily ever after
• Become King and Queen
• Eventually fall out of love but remain good friends.

In Act 1, Scene 1, we learn that two houses (families) are in a feud (a long and old fight). The names of these houses are:

• Capulet and Montague
• Chrysler and Mercedes
• Shakespeare and Marlow
• Sharks and Jets

In Act 1, Scene 1, the leader of the city, Prince Escalus, warns both families that more fighting will result in:

• The death penalty
• Banishment
• Higher taxes
• Detention

In Act 1, Scene 1, Benvolio finds out that Romeo is sad because:

• Romeo is in love with Rosaline, who doesn't love him back
• His family fights too much with Juliet's family
• Tybalt bit his thumb at Romeo
• He is 16 and sometimes boys are just sad.

In Act 1, Scene 2, Paris asks Capulet if he can marry Capulet's daughter Juliet. Capulet says:

• Not yet, wait two years, she's only 13.
• No, she doesn't like you like that.
• Yes, because you are rich.
• Yes, because Juliet loves you.

In Act 1, Scene 3, Juliet's mother asks her to consider liking Paris. Juliet says:

• Yes, she will consider liking him, and do no more unless she has her parent's permission
• Yes, she already think he's attractive.
• No, because she's in love with Romeo.
• No, because she doesn't listen to her parents.

In Act 1, Scene 4, at the end of the scene, Romeo is afraid to enter the party. What does he say he fears?

• Something bad will happen that will lead to his death
• Seeing Rosaline with someone else.
• Dancing and looking foolish.
• His friends will ditch him.

In Act 1, Scene 5, Romeo and Juliet fall in love with each other at first sight, kiss, and:

• Find out that their families hate one another.
• Find out they both like the same music.
• Dance for hours.
• Decide it was nice meeting each other, but agree that it probably won't work out and become good friends instead.