Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Test Review

What event triggers the street brawl in the opening scene of Act 1, and who tries to stop it?

• A Capulet insults a Montague; Benvolio tries to stop it.

• A Montague insults a Capulet; Tybalt tries to stop it.

• A Capulet and a Montague start a fight; Prince Escalus tries to stop it.

• A Montague and a Capulet argue; Lord Capulet tries to stop it.

What punishment does the Prince declare for anyone who further disturbs the peace?

• Imprisonment

• Exile

• Death

• Fine

Romeo initially agrees to go to the Capulet’s party because:

• He wants to see Rosaline.

• He is curious about the Capulet family.

• He wants to confront Tybalt.

• He is invited by Lord Capulet.

What does Tybalt want to do when he sees Romeo at the party, and how does Lord Capulet respond? What might this suggest about Capulet’s character?

• Tybalt wants to fight Romeo, but Capulet stops him, showing Capulet's desire for peace.

• Tybalt wants to ignore Romeo, and Capulet agrees, showing Capulet's indifference.

• Tybalt wants to welcome Romeo, and Capulet supports him, showing Capulet's friendliness.

• Tybalt wants to leave the party, and Capulet insists he stays, showing Capulet's authority.

The meeting between Romeo and Juliet sets the stage for future conflicts in the play by:

• Introducing the feud between their families

• Highlighting their different social statuses

• Creating a misunderstanding between friends

• Establishing a secret alliance

Romeo’s feelings at the beginning of Act 1 change when he meets Juliet. Which of the following best describes this change?

• He becomes more melancholic.

• He falls deeply in love.

• He becomes angry and vengeful.

• He remains indifferent.

Benvolio tries to help Romeo by:

• Encouraging him to forget Rosaline

• Challenging Tybalt to a duel

• Arranging a meeting with Juliet

• Advising him to leave Verona

Juliet’s initial response to her mother’s talk about marriage reveals her attitude toward marriage as:

• Eager and enthusiastic

• Indifferent and disinterested

• Fearful and anxious

• Excited and hopeful

Tybalt and Benvolio have different approaches to conflict. Who is more aggressive?

• Tybalt

• Benvolio

• Both are equally aggressive

• Neither is aggressive

Juliet’s relationship with her parents in Act 1 affects her feelings about marriage. Which of the following best describes this effect?

• She feels pressured to marry Paris.

• She is excited about the prospect of marriage.

• She is indifferent to her parents' wishes.

• She wants to marry Romeo against her parents' wishes.