Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Quiz

What is Sampson’s attitude toward the Montagues in Scene 1?

• He is indifferent to them.

• He wants to avoid them.

• He wants to fight them.

• He wants to apologize to them.

What does Gregory suggest about fighting the Montagues?

• They should let the Montagues start the fight.

• They should apologize to avoid conflict.

• They should attack immediately.

• They should avoid any conflict at all costs.

Who tries to break up the fight between the Montague and Capulet servants?

• Tybalt

• Prince Escalus

• Benvolio

• Romeo

What is Tybalt’s reaction when Benvolio tries to stop the fight?

• He joins Benvolio in stopping it.

• He challenges Benvolio to a duel.

• He ignores Benvolio.

• He reports Benvolio to the Prince.

What punishment does Prince Escalus decree for future fighting?

• Banishment from Verona

• Imprisonment for life

• Death

• A fine

Why does Paris visit Lord Capulet?

• To ask for Juliet’s hand in marriage

• To discuss the family feud

• To borrow money

• To request an invitation to the Capulet party

How does Lord Capulet respond to Paris’s request to marry Juliet?

• He agrees immediately.

• He refuses and tells Paris to leave.

• He says Juliet is too young to marry.

• He insists Juliet marry someone else.

What does Capulet suggest Paris do at the party?

• Fight Tybalt

• Dance with Juliet

• Charm Juliet and win her heart

• Avoid speaking to Juliet

Who helps the Capulet servant read the invitation list?

• Tybalt

• Romeo

• Mercutio

• Benvolio

Why does Benvolio encourage Romeo to attend the Capulet party?

• To confront Tybalt

• To meet Rosaline

• To compare Rosaline to other women

• To apologize to the Capulets