Romeo and Juliet: Act 1 Quiz

Which of the following best describes Sampson’s attitude toward Abraham?

• Fiery and antagonistic

• Arrogant and proud

• Taunting and loyal

• Cool and calm

In your own words, describe a modern-day equivalent to “biting your thumb.” Keep your answer PG.

• Flipping someone off

• Giving a thumbs up

• Waving hello

• Nodding in agreement

Based on the context, which of the following would be a quarrel?

• A threat

• A street fight

• A cunning strategy

• A friendly competition

Benvolio and Tybalt differ in their approach to conflict. Which of the following best describes their differences?

• Benvolio seeks peace while Tybalt is aggressive.

• Both are equally aggressive.

• Benvolio is more aggressive than Tybalt.

• Both seek peace.

Which of the following best describes the mood at the end of this page?

• Violent and gory

• Heated and tense

• Passionate and dedicated

• Suspenseful and frightening

Based on what you know of him so far, which of the following best describes Tybalt?

• A brave and loyal friend

• A peace-loving and gentle soul

• A hot-headed and aggressive character

• A wise and thoughtful leader

What does Lady Capulet imply about her husband in Lines 44-45?

• He is injured.

• He is a weak coward.

• He uses his sword as a crutch.

• He is too old and feeble to fight.

Paraphrasing Practice: Use the space below to paraphrase the Prince’s speech on page 4, lines 50-66.

How do Benvolio and Lord Montague describe Romeo’s attitude?

• Weary

• Moody

• Tearful

• Secretive

• Humorous

What is the purpose of the personification in Lines 104-105?

• To show that humans have no power over time

• To show that humans have no power over love

• To show that humans have no power over destiny

• To show that humans have no power over the future