R&J Act 1

What does the prologue say will happen to Romeo and Juliet?

• They will die
• They will get married to other people
• They will break up
• They will live happily ever after

Who is Escalus? What does he say he will do if the Capulets and Montagues fight again?

• Escalus is the Prince of Verona. He says he will execute anyone who disturbs the peace if the Capulets and Montagues fight again.
• Escalus is a Capulet. He says he will imprison anyone who disturbs the peace if the Capulets and Montagues fight again.
• Escalus is a Montague. He says he will banish anyone who disturbs the peace if the Capulets and Montagues fight again.
• Escalus is a servant of the Capulets. He says he will mediate between the two families if they fight again.

According to Lord Montague and Benvolio, how has Romeo been acting lately?

• happy and outgoing
• energetic and lively
• confident and assertive
• melancholy and withdrawn

In Scene 2, who is hosting the party?

• Prince

• Montagues

• Capulets

• Benvolio

Why does the servant ask Romeo to read the guest list?

• The servant wants to be a Montague.

• The servant is too busy to read the guest list.
• The servant cannot read.

• The servant wants to test Romeo's intelligence.

Why does Romeo decide to go to the party?

• To steal from the Capulets
• To challenge Tybalt to a duel
• To see Rosaline
• To meet with his secret lover, Juliet

Who is Paris?

• A Capulet

• The man who wants to marry Juliet

• A Montague

• The prince

What does Lady Capulet instruct Juliet to do at the party regarding Paris?

• To ask him to leave the party immediately.
• To consider him as a potential husband.
• To dance with him all night.
• To ignore him completely.

How do Romeo, Benvolio, and Mercutio plan to hide their identities at the party?

• Wearing wigs
• Using fake names
• Disguising their voices
• Wearing masks

Who is Tybalt?

• A Montague

• A Capulet

• A servant

• There is no character named Tybalt