Recap: Romeo and Juliet Act 1, Scene 1

Where is the play set?

• Bologne
• Verona
• Rome
• Venice

Who are the first characters to appear in Act 1, Scene 1?

• Sampson and Gregory

• Romeo and Juliet

• Tybalt and Benvolio

• Montague and Capulet

What do Sampson and Gregory carry when they first appear?

• Books and scrolls

• Swords and shields

• Flags and banners

• Torches and spears

What does Sampson mean when he says he will not "carry coals"?

• He will not cook meals

• He will not endure insults

• He will not light fires

• He will not do menial work

What does biting the thumb signify in the scene?

• A gesture of disrespect

• A sign of peace

• A signal of agreement

• A mark of loyalty

Who tries to keep the peace among the fighting servants?

• Benvolio

• Tybalt

• Capulet

• Montague

Which character is quick to fight and escalate the conflict?

• Gregory

• Benvolio

• Sampson

• Tybalt

What does Tybalt claim to hate as much as he hates the Montagues?

• Betrayal

• Weakness

• Dishonor

• Peace

Who intervenes to stop the street fight?

• The Prince

• Lord Capulet

• Lord Montague

• Lady Capulet

The Prince is especially upset about the street fight because

• Lord Capulet is his political rival.

• Lord Montague is his political rival.

• it created a mess in the street.

• this is the third time it has happened.