Romeo and Juliet: Understanding the Beginning

What main role does foreshadowing play in the Prologue?

• It reveals the tragic ending of the play.

• It describes the setting of Verona in great detail.

• It solely introduces the characters of Romeo and Juliet.

• It outlines the entire plot of the play.

How does the concept of fate play a role in the Prologue?

• It suggests that the characters have the power to change their destinies.

• It indicates that the events of the play are predetermined by the stars.

• It is mentioned as a warning to the families about continuing their feud.

• It plays no significant role in the Prologue.

How does the setting of the public square in Verona impact the events of Act 1, Scene 1?

• It provides a romantic backdrop for Romeo and Juliet's first meeting.

• It emphasizes the public nature of the family feud.

• It allows for a private conversation between Romeo and Benvolio.

• It is irrelevant to the events of the scene.

How does the fight start in Act 1, Scene 1?

• Benvolio starts a fight with Romeo, who's unable to get over Rosaline

• Sampson and Gregory instigate a fight by biting their thumb at Abram and Balthasar and insulting their master

• Abram and Balthasar instigate a fight by biting their thumb at Sampson and Gregory and insulting their master

• Tybalt sees Benvolio and draws his sword

Compare and contrast the characters of Benvolio and Tybalt based on their actions in Act 1, Scene 1.

• Both are aggressive and seek to continue the fight.

• Both are peacemakers and try to stop the fight.

• Benvolio tries to stop the fight, while Tybalt seeks to continue it.

• Benvolio seeks to continue the fight, while Tybalt tries to stop it.

What motivates Tybalt's aggressive behavior in Act 1, Scene 1?

• His desire for peace between the families

• His hatred of the Montague family

• His hatred of the Capulet family

• He's just an angry person

Why is Romeo sad in Act 1, Scene 1?

• Juliet doesn't love him back

• Rosaline doesn't love him back

• Rosaline decided to take a vow of chastity

• He missed the fight

Compare and contrast Romeo's feelings for Rosaline in Act 1, Scene 1 with his feelings for Juliet in Act 1, Scene 5.

• Romeo's feelings for both girls are deep and genuine.

• Romeo does not truly love either of them.

• Romeo's feelings for Rosaline are fleeting, while his feelings for Juliet are nonexistent.

• Romeo's feelings for Rosaline and Juliet were both initially based on their beauty, but he loves Juliet more.

In Act 1, Scene 2, why does Lord Capulet's want Juliet to wait two summers before marrying Paris?

• He wants Juliet to have inherited the Capulet estate first

• His wish to strengthen ties with Paris' family

• His concern for Juliet's happiness and readiness for marriage

• He knows that he'll need for financial support from Paris' family

In Act 1, Scene 2, how do Romeo and Benvolio get invited to the Capulet party?

• Because Romeo read the invitation for the servant, he says Romeo and Benvolio can attend if they are not Montagues

• They crashed the party uninvited, wearing masks and entering with the band

• They find a lost invitation on the street

• Mercutio invites them as his guests