Romeo & Juliet Act 1 Scenes 2 & 3

Who does Count Paris want to marry?

• Rosaline

• Juliet

• Lady Capulet

• The Nurse

Answer explanation

In the play 'Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeare, Count Paris is a nobleman who wishes to marry Juliet, the daughter of Lord and Lady Capulet. This marriage proposal sets the stage for the tragic love story between Romeo and Juliet, as their families are sworn enemies. Juliet is the correct choice among the given options.

How old is Juliet?

• 10

• 13

• 16

• 19

Answer explanation

In William Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet', Juliet is 13 years old. This is mentioned in the play when her father, Lord Capulet, states that she is 'not yet fourteen.' Therefore, the correct choice is 13.

Why is Capulet reluctant to let Paris marry Juliet?

• Juliet is too young

• Capulet dislikes Paris

• Capulet wants Juliet to marry someone else

• Capulet wants Juliet to focus on her studies

Answer explanation

In the context of the question, Capulet is hesitant to allow Paris to marry Juliet because she is too young. The other options, such as Capulet disliking Paris, wanting Juliet to marry someone else, or wanting her to focus on her studies, are not the reasons given in the source material. The correct answer is that Juliet is considered too young for marriage.

What does the Nurse say about falling down?

• Little girls fall backwards

• Young women fall face-first

• Little girls fall face-first

• Young women fall backwards

Answer explanation

The question asks about the Nurse's statement regarding falling down. Among the provided options, the correct answer is that 'Little girls fall face-first'. This is the statement made by the Nurse about falling down, which is why it is the correct choice.

How does Juliet feel about getting married?

• Excited

• Honored

• Nervous

• Indifferent

Answer explanation

In Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet', Juliet is indifferent about getting married. She is not excited, honored, or nervous about the prospect. Her main focus is on her love for Romeo, which ultimately leads to the tragic events of the story. The correct choice is 'Indifferent'.

At what event will Juliet see Paris?

• Feast

• Wedding

• Funeral

• Ball

Answer explanation

In Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet', Juliet first meets Paris at a feast hosted by her family, the Capulets. This event is where she is supposed to get to know Paris, who is a suitor chosen by her parents. The correct answer is 'Feast'.

What does Lady Capulet compare Paris to?

• A beautiful book

• A handsome prince

• A majestic castle

• A shining star

Answer explanation

In Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet', Lady Capulet compares Paris to a beautiful book. She uses this metaphor to emphasize his attractiveness and worthiness as a suitor for her daughter, Juliet. The other options, such as a handsome prince, a majestic castle, or a shining star, are not the correct comparisons made by Lady Capulet in the play.

What is Juliet's response to Lady Capulet's request?

• She agrees immediately

• She refuses outright

• She asks for more time to think

• She wants to meet Paris first

Answer explanation

In response to Lady Capulet's request, Juliet does not immediately agree or refuse. Instead, she asks for more time to think about the situation. This shows that she is cautious and wants to make a well-informed decision before committing to anything.

Who is overjoyed at the prospect of Juliet's marriage?

• Lord Capulet

• Count Paris

• The Nurse

• Romeo

Answer explanation

In the play 'Romeo and Juliet', it is The Nurse who is overjoyed at the prospect of Juliet's marriage. She has a close relationship with Juliet, almost like a mother-daughter bond, and is thrilled at the idea of Juliet marrying and starting a family. The other options, Lord Capulet, Count Paris, and Romeo, do not express the same level of joy.

Why does Capulet suggest Paris to look at other girls at the feast?

• To make Juliet jealous

• To find a better match for Paris

• To distract Romeo

• To test Paris' loyalty

Answer explanation

In the story, Capulet suggests Paris to look at other girls at the feast not to make Juliet jealous, find a better match for Paris, or test Paris' loyalty. The correct reason is to distract Romeo. Capulet's intention was to divert Romeo's attention away from Juliet, hence the suggestion for Paris to interact with other girls at the feast.