Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Quiz

What do Sampson and Gregory discuss at the beginning of the play?

• Their plans to leave Verona

• Their hatred for the Montagues

• Their love for Juliet

• Their desire to join the Prince’s army

What gesture does Sampson use to insult the Montague servants?

• Biting his thumb

• Spitting on the ground

• Drawing his sword

• Turning his back

Who tries to break up the fight between the servants?

• Tybalt

• Benvolio

• Lord Capulet

• Prince Escalus

What does Tybalt accuse Benvolio of when he arrives?

• Being a coward

• Fighting with servants

• Stealing from the Capulets

• Plotting against the Prince

What warning does Prince Escalus give to the feuding families?

• They must leave Verona

• They will be fined for fighting

• The next person to disturb the peace will be executed

• They must apologize publicly

What is Romeo’s mood at the end of Scene 1?

• Joyful

• Angry

• Melancholic

• Indifferent

Who does Romeo love at the beginning of the play?

• Juliet

• Rosaline

• Lady Capulet

• The Nurse

What does Benvolio advise Romeo to do about Rosaline?

• Write her a letter

• Forget her and look at other women

• Confront her directly

• Ask his parents for help

Who is Paris seeking to marry?

• Rosaline

• Juliet

• Lady Capulet

• The Nurse

How old is Juliet when Paris asks for her hand in marriage?

• 12

• 13

• 14

• 15