Key Quotes from Act 1, Scene 1

What does Sampson mean when he says, 'I will bite my thumb at them, which is a disgrace to them, if they bear it.'?

• He is swearing at the Montagues.

• He is trying to make peace.

• He is expressing love.

• He is warning them.

What does Benvolio imply when he tells the fighting men, 'Part, fools! Put up your swords; you know not what you do.'?

• They should continue fighting.

• They are acting foolishly.

• They should leave Verona.

• They are brave.

What does Romeo express with the line, 'O brawling love! O loving hate!'?

• His love for Rosaline is confusing.

• He hates love.

• He loves fighting.

• He is indifferent.

What threat does the Prince make to the Montagues and Capulets?

• They will be exiled.

• They will be put to death if they disturb the peace again.

• They will be fined.

• They will be imprisoned.

How does Tybalt react to Benvolio's attempt to make peace?

• He agrees with Benvolio.

• He mocks Benvolio.

• He leaves the scene.

• He fights Benvolio.

What does Mercutio mean when he says, 'A plague o' both your houses!'?

• He wants to join the Capulets.

• He is indifferent to the feud.

• He curses both families.

• He wishes for peace.

How does Juliet react to the news of Tybalt's death?

• She blames Romeo.

• She is indifferent.

• She mourns deeply.

• She is relieved.

What does the Nurse suggest when she says, 'What a jaunce have I!'?

• She is mocking Juliet.

• She is confused about love.

• She is tired from running.

• She is excited about the wedding.

What does Romeo mean when he says, 'These violent delights have violent ends'?

• Love can lead to destruction.

• He is excited about love.

• He believes in fate.

• He is indifferent to the consequences.

How does Lady Capulet react to Juliet's feelings for Romeo?

• She supports Juliet's choice.

• She is angry and disapproving.

• She encourages Juliet to pursue Romeo.

• She is indifferent.