Exploring Acts 1-3 of Romeo and Juliet

What event sparks the initial conflict between the Montagues and Capulets?

• A public festival celebrating the Capulets.

• A marriage proposal between Juliet and Paris.

• A duel between Romeo and Tybalt.

• A street brawl between the servants of the Montagues and Capulets.

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Who tries to keep the peace during the street fight in Act 1?

• Benvolio

• Tybalt

• Mercutio

• Romeo

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What is Romeo's emotional state at the beginning of the play?

• Joyful and carefree.

• Indifferent and apathetic.

• Melancholic and lovesick.

• Angry and vengeful.

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How does Juliet react to her mother's suggestion of marriage to Paris?

• Juliet eagerly agrees to marry Paris.

• Juliet expresses excitement about the proposal.

• Juliet is hesitant and non-committal about marrying Paris.

• Juliet immediately rejects the idea of marriage.

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What advice does Benvolio give to Romeo about forgetting Rosaline?

• Benvolio advises Romeo to isolate himself from all women.

• Benvolio tells Romeo to write poetry about Rosaline.

• Benvolio suggests that Romeo should confront Rosaline directly.

• Benvolio advises Romeo to look at other women to forget Rosaline.

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What is the significance of the Queen Mab speech in Act 1?

• The Queen Mab speech promotes the idea that dreams are always significant.

• The speech serves as a warning against the dangers of love and passion.

• The Queen Mab speech highlights the contrast between dreams and reality, emphasizing the theme of the insignificance of dreams.

• It illustrates the power of dreams to shape reality and influence fate.

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How do Romeo and Juliet first meet?

• At the Capulet's masquerade ball.

• In the church during a service.

• At the Capulet's family dinner.

• In the streets of Verona during a fight.

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What role does the Nurse play in Juliet's life?

• The Nurse acts as a confidante, caregiver, and messenger in Juliet's life.

• The Nurse is a distant relative of Juliet.

• The Nurse serves as a political advisor to Juliet.

• The Nurse is Juliet's enemy and rival.

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What is the consequence of Tybalt's anger towards Romeo at the Capulet party?

• Tybalt's anger leads to increased conflict between the Montagues and Capulets.

• Tybalt's anger leads to a peaceful resolution between the families.

• Tybalt's anger causes Romeo to leave the party quietly.

• Tybalt's anger results in a dance-off between the Montagues and Capulets.

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How does Mercutio's death impact the events of Act 3?

• Mercutio's death leads to Romeo's revenge on Tybalt, resulting in Tybalt's death and Romeo's banishment.

• Tybalt and Mercutio become friends after the duel.

• Mercutio's death has no effect on the feud between the Montagues and Capulets.

• Romeo decides to leave Verona peacefully after Mercutio's death.

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