Romeo and Juliet Act I Review

Who tells Juliet that the man who asked Lord Capulet's permission to woo her would be a good husband?

• Tybalt

• Count Paris

• Juliet's father

• Juliet's nurse

Who wants to attack Romeo at the Capulets' masked ball?

• Juliet's nurse

• Tybalt

• Juliet's mother

• Lord Capulet

After Romeo and Juliet have fallen in love at first sight, who tells each of them the other's identity?

• Benvolio tells Romeo; Juliet's nurse tells Juliet.

• Juliet's nurse tells Romeo; Juliet's mother tells Juliet.

• Tybalt tells them both.

• Juliet's nurse tells them both.

What Italian city is the setting of Romeo and Juliet?

• Rome

• Paris

• Verona

• Milan

How does Romeo's attitude towards love change from the beginning to the end of Act 1?

• He becomes more cynical about love.

• He falls deeply in love with Juliet.

• He rejects the idea of love completely.

• He remains indifferent towards love.

Compare and contrast the characters of Benvolio and Tybalt based on their actions in Act 1.

• Both are aggressive and seek to prolong the family feud.

• Both are peacemakers and try to prevent fights.

• Benvolio tries to prevent fights, while Tybalt seeks to provoke them.

• Benvolio is indifferent, while Tybalt is actively involved in the feud.

Evaluate how the Nurse's character contributes to the development of Juliet's personality in Act 1.

• The Nurse discourages Juliet from pursuing Romeo.

• The Nurse provides comic relief that contrasts with Juliet's seriousness.

• The Nurse acts as a confidante and encourages Juliet's romantic feelings.

• The Nurse warns Juliet about the dangers of the family feud.

What motivates Tybalt's aggressive behavior when he first encounters the Montagues at the Capulet's party?

• His loyalty to the Capulet family

• His desire for peace between the Montagues and Capulets

• His admiration for Romeo

• His interest in attending the party

Which character is most motivated by personal honor in Act 1?

• Romeo

• Juliet

• Tybalt

• Benvolio

The street fight in the opening scene is between the servants of what two families?

• Capulue and Montaget

• Benvolio and Mercutio

• Romeo and Juliet

• Capulet and Montague