Romeo & Juliet Test 1 - Act 1 & 2

What are the names of the two houses in Romeo & Juliet?

• Kenobi and Maul

• Potter and Voldemort

• Capulet and Montague
• Jets and Sharks

What was the relationship between the two families in Romeo & Juliet?

• They were business partners.
• They were enemies.
• They were distant relatives.
• They were best friends.

What does the Prince decree as a result of the street brawl?

• The street brawl will be celebrated as a holiday
• The Prince will personally train all the fighters
• Anyone found fighting in the streets will be put to death.
• All citizens must leave the city immediately

Why is Romeo unhappy?

• Romeo is unhappy because he failed his exams
• Romeo is unhappy because he got into a fight with his best friend
• Romeo is unhappy because his love interest, Rosaline, does not return his affections.
• Romeo is unhappy because he lost a bet

1. Who approaches Mr. Capulet about marrying Juliet?

• Romeo
• Tybalt
• Benvolio
• Paris

How do Romeo and Benvolio hear about the Capulet party?

• They see a flyer on the street
• From a servant delivering invitations
• They receive an email invitation
• They overhear a conversation at the market

Why do Romeo's friends want him to go to the party?

• To help him move on from his unrequited love for Rosaline and meet other girls.
• To make fun of him for being heartbroken
• To convince him to confess his love to Rosaline at the party
• To get him to drink and forget about his feelings

What does Juliet's mother suggest to her before the party?

• Go to the party alone
• Ignore Paris completely
• Stay away from Romeo
• Consider Paris as a potential husband

Who is angered by Romeo's presence at the party?

• Paris
• Benvolio
• Tybalt
• Mercutio

When do Romeo & Juliet figure out each other's identity?

• In Act 1, Scene 1, during the street fight.
• In Act 2, Scene 2, during the 'balcony scene'.
• In Act 1, Scene 5, as they are leaving the party.

• In Act 3, Scene 1, during the fight between Mercutio and Tybalt.