Exploring Act I, Scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet

What is the setting of Act I, Scene 2?

• A room in the castle of Elsinore, Denmark.

• A forest clearing in Norway.

• A bustling marketplace in London.

• A quiet village in Sweden.

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Who is Paris and what does he seek in this scene?

• Paris seeks to conquer Sparta.

• Paris seeks revenge against Menelaus.

• Paris seeks the throne of Troy.

• Paris seeks the love of Helen.

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How does Capulet respond to Paris's proposal to marry Juliet?

• Capulet tells Paris that Juliet is already engaged to someone else.

• Capulet says Juliet is too young and suggests waiting two more years.

• Capulet agrees immediately to the marriage.

• Capulet insists that Juliet must marry Paris next week.

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What advice does Capulet give to Paris regarding Juliet's age?

• Capulet encourages Paris to propose immediately.

• Capulet advises Paris to wait two more years for Juliet to mature.

• Capulet insists that Juliet is old enough to marry now.

• Capulet tells Paris to forget about Juliet and find someone else.

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Who is Benvolio and what role does he play in this scene?

• Benvolio is a rival of Tybalt, seeking to escalate the conflict.

• Benvolio is a family member of Juliet, trying to support her decisions.

• Benvolio is a peacekeeper and friend to Romeo, trying to prevent conflict in the scene.

• Benvolio is a messenger delivering news to the Prince.

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What is the significance of the Capulet's feast mentioned in this scene?

• The feast is primarily intended to showcase Juliet's upcoming marriage to Paris.

• The feast is significant as it facilitates the first meeting of Romeo and Juliet, initiating their love story and highlighting key themes.

• The feast serves as a distraction from the ongoing feud between the Capulets and Montagues.

• The feast is a celebration of the Capulet family's wealth and status.

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How does Romeo feel about love at the beginning of this act?

• Romeo feels disillusioned and melancholic about love.

• Romeo is passionately in love and joyful about it.

• Romeo is indifferent and apathetic towards love.

• Romeo is excited and hopeful about love.

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What does Benvolio suggest to Romeo to help him forget Rosaline?

• Benvolio tells Romeo to confront Rosaline directly.

• Benvolio suggests Romeo to look at other women.

• Benvolio advises Romeo to write poetry about Rosaline.

• Benvolio suggests Romeo to isolate himself from everyone.

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What is the relationship between the Montagues and Capulets as established in this scene?

• The Montagues and Capulets are business partners.

• The Montagues and Capulets are allies.

• The Montagues and Capulets are distant relatives.

• The Montagues and Capulets are rival families.

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How does the theme of fate begin to emerge in Act I, Scene 2?

• Mercutio warns Romeo about the dangers of love.

• Romeo expresses excitement about the Capulet party.

• The theme of fate emerges as Romeo feels a sense of foreboding about attending the Capulet party.

• The theme of fate is introduced through Juliet's dreams.

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