Romeo and Juliet Act 1, Scene 1 Quiz

Who are the two Capulet servants introduced at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 1?

• Sampson and Gregory

• Abraham and Balthasar

• Benvolio and Tybalt

• Romeo and Montague

What gesture does Sampson use to provoke the Montague servants?

• Spitting on the ground

• Throwing a stone

• Biting his thumb

• Waving his sword

Who tries to break up the fight between the Capulet and Montague servants?

• Tybalt

• Romeo

• Benvolio

• The Prince

What is Tybalt's reaction to Benvolio's attempt to keep the peace?

• He runs away

• He draws his sword to fight Benvolio

• He insults Benvolio

• He agrees to stop fighting

What does the Prince threaten to do if the Capulets and Montagues disturb the peace again?

• Imprison them

• Exile them

• Execute them

• Fine them

Who is Romeo in love with at the beginning of the play?

• Lady Capulet

• A mysterious stranger

• Rosaline

• Juliet

How does Romeo describe love in his conversation with Benvolio?

• A joyful experience

• A peaceful feeling

• A simple emotion

• A madness most discreet

What advice does Benvolio give to Romeo to get over his unrequited love?

• Travel to a new place

• Write poetry

• Talk to her directly

• Forget to think of her

What does Romeo mean when he says, 'I am not here; this is not Romeo, he's some other where'?

• He is hiding from someone

• He feels lost and not himself

• He is physically absent

• He is pretending to be someone else

What does Benvolio promise to do for Romeo by the end of their conversation?

• Help him win Rosaline's love

• Find him a new love

• Teach him to forget Rosaline

• Convince Rosaline to talk to him