Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Scenes 4 & 5

Who is Mercutio?

• A Montague

• A Capulet

• Neither a Montague nor a Capulet

• A friend of Romeo

Answer explanation

Mercutio is a character from Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet'. He is neither a Montague nor a Capulet, but he is a close friend of Romeo, who is a Montague. Therefore, the correct answer to the question 'Who is Mercutio?' is 'A friend of Romeo'.

What does Mercutio advise Romeo to do?

• Be rough with love

• Be gentle with love

• Ignore love

• Avoid love

Answer explanation

In the play 'Romeo and Juliet', Mercutio advises Romeo to be rough with love, suggesting that he should not be too gentle or passive. This advice reflects Mercutio's own cynical view of love, which contrasts with Romeo's romanticism. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Be rough with love'.

What is Romeo's dream about?

• Queen Mab

• Untimely death

• Lord Capulet's party

• Masked Montagues

Answer explanation

In the play 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo has a dream about his untimely death, which he interprets as an ominous sign of future events. This dream is a foreshadowing of his tragic end. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is 'Untimely death'.

Who recognizes Romeo at Lord Capulet's party?

• Lord Capulet

• Tybalt

• Juliet

• Mercutio

Answer explanation

In the play 'Romeo and Juliet', it is Tybalt who recognizes Romeo at Lord Capulet's party. Despite Romeo's attempt to remain incognito, Tybalt identifies him by his voice. This recognition leads to Tybalt's anger and sets the stage for the tragic events that follow.

Why does Lord Capulet scold Tybalt?

• For overstepping

• For not recognizing Romeo

• For being sulky

• For causing trouble

Answer explanation

In the play 'Romeo and Juliet', Lord Capulet scolds Tybalt for overstepping his boundaries. This happens during the Capulet's party when Tybalt recognizes Romeo, a Montague, and wants to confront him. However, Lord Capulet, as the head of the house, reprimands Tybalt for his rashness and for not respecting the peace of the party.

What does Romeo say about Juliet when he first sees her?

• She is ugly

• She is ordinary

• She is beautiful

• She is unattractive

Answer explanation

In the play 'Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeare, when Romeo first sees Juliet, he is struck by her beauty. He does not find her ugly, ordinary, or unattractive. Instead, he is captivated by her beauty, which is why the correct answer is 'She is beautiful'.

How does Romeo compare himself to Juliet?

• As a pilgrim to her holy shrine

• As a king to his queen

• As a servant to his master

• As a warrior to his enemy

Answer explanation

In Romeo and Juliet, Romeo compares himself to a pilgrim visiting a holy shrine when he first meets Juliet. This metaphor emphasizes the purity and sacredness of their love, as well as the reverence and devotion Romeo feels towards Juliet.

Who interrupts Romeo and Juliet's conversation?

• Lord Capulet

• Mercutio

• Juliet's Nurse

• Tybalt

Answer explanation

In the play 'Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeare, it is Juliet's Nurse who interrupts the conversation between the two lovers. She calls for Juliet, causing the young couple to end their conversation and part ways. This highlights the correct choice, which is Juliet's Nurse.

What is Juliet's reaction when she learns that Romeo is a Montague?

• She is happy

• She is angry

• She is confused

• She is sad

Answer explanation

In the play 'Romeo and Juliet', when Juliet learns that Romeo is a Montague, she is not happy, confused, or sad, but rather angry. This is because the Montagues are the sworn enemies of her family, the Capulets. Her anger stems from the tragic irony that she has fallen in love with a member of the family her own family despises.

What does Juliet say about her love for Romeo?

• It is her only love

• It is her first love

• It is her forbidden love

• It is her secret love

Answer explanation

In the play 'Romeo and Juliet', Juliet expresses her love for Romeo as her 'only love'. This is evident in the context of the play where she is deeply in love with Romeo, despite their families' feud. The other options, while they may describe aspects of their love, do not capture Juliet's sentiment as accurately as 'only love' does.