Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Scene 1

Who are the two boastful young men from the house of Capulet?

• Gregory and Sampson

• Benvolio and Tybalt

• Lord and Lady Montague

• Lord and Lady Capulet

Answer explanation

The question asks about the two boastful young men from the house of Capulet. The correct answer is Gregory and Sampson. In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Gregory and Sampson are two servants of the house of Capulet who are known for their boisterous and aggressive behavior. The other options are incorrect as they either represent different characters or different households in the play.

Who tries to break up the fight between the Capulets and Montagues?

• Gregory

• Sampson

• Benvolio

• Tybalt

Answer explanation

In the play 'Romeo and Juliet', Benvolio, a Montague, tries to break up the fight between the Capulets and Montagues. He is known for his peacemaking tendencies, unlike Tybalt who is aggressive and eager to fight. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is Benvolio.

Who attacks Benvolio when he tries to break up the fight?

• Gregory

• Sampson

• Benvolio

• Tybalt

Answer explanation

In the play 'Romeo and Juliet', Benvolio tries to break up a fight between the Capulets and Montagues. Tybalt, a Capulet, attacks Benvolio for attempting to intervene. Tybalt is known for his aggressive and fiery nature, which leads him to confront Benvolio in this scene.

Who arrives to stop the brawl?

• Lord Montague

• Lord Capulet

• Prince

• Lady Montague

Answer explanation

In the scene where a brawl breaks out, it is the Prince who arrives to stop the fighting. He is the authority figure in Verona and has the power to intervene and restore order. Neither Lord Montague nor Lord Capulet, nor Lady Montague, have the same level of authority to stop the brawl.

Why is Romeo moping in the woods?

• He is in love with Rosaline

• He is sick of the fighting

• He is lost

• He is looking for trouble

Answer explanation

In the story of Romeo and Juliet, Romeo is often found moping in the woods because he is deeply in love with Rosaline. This is evident from his melancholic behavior and his tendency to isolate himself. His love for Rosaline is unrequited, which adds to his sorrow and causes him to retreat into the woods.

Who does Romeo love?

• Lady Montague

• Lady Capulet

• Rosaline

• Juliet

Answer explanation

In the play 'Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeare, Romeo is initially in love with Rosaline. However, she does not reciprocate his feelings. This is why the correct answer to the question 'Who does Romeo love?' is Rosaline, even though he later falls in love with Juliet.

What does Romeo say about love?

• It is a madness most discreet

• It is a choking gall

• It is a preserving sweet

• All of the above

Answer explanation

In Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet, Romeo expresses complex feelings about love. He describes it as 'a madness most discreet', 'a choking gall', and 'a preserving sweet'. These phrases reflect the intense, contradictory nature of love as Romeo experiences it. Therefore, the correct answer to the question 'What does Romeo say about love?' is 'All of the above'.

What does Benvolio suggest as a cure for Romeo's lovesickness?

• To go and look at other pretty girls

• To avoid seeing Rosaline

• To write a love letter to Rosaline

• To forget about love

Answer explanation

In the play 'Romeo and Juliet', Benvolio suggests Romeo to overcome his infatuation for Rosaline by looking at other beautiful girls. This suggestion is made with the intention to help Romeo realize that there are other women who are equally, if not more, attractive than Rosaline, thereby curing his lovesickness.

Why does Romeo think Benvolio's suggestion won't work?

• Because he is too heartbroken

• Because he is too distracted

• Because other girls are not as beautiful as Rosaline

• Because he is too shy

Answer explanation

In the context of the question, Romeo believes that Benvolio's suggestion won't work because he thinks that no other girls are as beautiful as Rosaline. This implies that Romeo is so infatuated with Rosaline's beauty that he can't imagine finding another girl attractive, thus rejecting Benvolio's suggestion.

Who assures Romeo that Benvolio's suggestion will work?

• Gregory

• Sampson

• Benvolio

• Tybalt

Answer explanation

In the context of the question, Romeo is assured by Benvolio that his suggestion will work. This is evident as Benvolio is the one who provides the assurance, making him the correct choice among the given options of Gregory, Sampson, Benvolio, and Tybalt.