Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Scenes 2-4

What is Paris's initial request from Capulet in Act 1, Scene 2?

• To meet Juliet at the party.
• To marry Juliet immediately.
• To accompany him to a feast.
• To defend him against Montagues.
• None of the above.

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Why does Capulet hesitate to give Paris his blessing to marry Juliet?

• He feels Juliet is too young.
• He does not trust Paris.
• He wants Juliet to marry a Montague.
• He plans to leave the city.
• None of the above.

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What plan does Benvolio suggest to Romeo in Act 1, Scene 2?

• To leave Verona.
• To crash the Capulet's party.
• To confess his love to Rosaline.
• To challenge Tybalt to a duel.
• None of the above.

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In Act 1, Scene 3, what does Lady Capulet ask Juliet to consider?

• Leaving home.
• Her opinion on marriage.
• Her feelings about Paris.
• Learning a new skill.
• None of the above.

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How does Mercutio describe Queen Mab in Act 1, Scene 4?

• As a fairies' midwife.
• As a malicious spirit.
• As a creature of beauty.
• As a legend among the elderly.
• None of the above.

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What is Romeo's mood before he heads to the Capulet party?

• Excited and hopeful.
• Anxious and foreboding.
• Indifferent and detached.
• Angry and vengeful.
• None of the above.

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How does Juliet's attitude towards marriage change after meeting Romeo?

• She becomes eager to marry.
• She becomes indifferent.
• She wishes to avoid it.
• She remains undecided.
• None of the above.

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What role does the Nurse play in Juliet’s life, as seen in Act 1, Scene 3?

• Confidant and caretaker.
• Strict guardian.
• Distant relative.
• Occasional advisor.
• None of the above.

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Why does Romeo feel conflicted about going to the Capulet feast?

• He is uninvited.
• He fears meeting Tybalt.
• He is a Montague at a Capulet event.
• He dislikes social events.
• None of the above.

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What theme is evident in Romeo’s hesitation and Mercutio’s encouragement to attend the party?

• The power of destiny.
• The consequences of revenge.
• The conflict between love and hate.
• The impact of friendship.
• None of the above.

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