Romeo and Juliet Act One, Scene One Quiz

ACT ONE.

Who tries to stop the fighting between the servants of the Capulet and Montague families in the streets of Verona?

• Benvolio

• Romeo

• Tybalt

• Prince Escalus

ACT ONE.

How does Benvolio advise Romeo to overcome his unreturned love for Rosaline?

• To challenge Rosaline to a duel

• To leave Verona

• To forget Rosaline and find another, more beautiful woman

• To write a letter to Rosaline

ACT TWO.

Why does Friar Laurence change his mind about Romeo's love for Juliet?

• He never liked Rosaline.

• He thinks the marriage will end the feud between the families.

• He's sure that Romeo took his time making a thoughtful decision.

• He hope that getting married will turn Romeo into a leader of Verona.

ACT TWO.

A central theme in Act Two can be described as

• older people are always wiser than. younger people.

• love can transcend society's boundaries.

• any serious situation can be improved by a few jokes.

• going outside one's social group is dangerous.

ACT THREE.

What is a sign in Act Three that the story of Romeo and Juliet is turning into a tragedy?

• The young men get drawn into ill-advised duels.

• Juliet decides to divorce Romeo.

• The friar decides to let the parents know what happened.

• Romeo doesn't want to fight Tybalt.

ACT THREE.

What does the Nurse counsel Juliet to do in light of Romeo's banishment?

• To explain to her parents that she is married to Romeo

• To forget about Romeo and marry Paris

• To run away from home

• To tell Paris that she does not believe in marriage

ACT FOUR.

What is the first problem that threatens the Friar's plan to help Juliet escape with Romeo?

• Lord Capulet moves up the wedding, and she has to take the potion earlier.

• The chapel burns down, and there is no record of their wedding.

• The original potion didn't work, and Juliet must rush to get another one.

• Count Paris visits Juliet before the wedding, and she can't take the potion.

ACT FOUR.

Why does Friar Laurence insist that Juliet be placed in the tomb as quickly as possible?

• He doesn't want her to wake up before Romeo returns.

• He knows that dead bodies decompose fast.

• Romeo is already waiting by the city gates.

• Juliet is starting to wake up sooner than expected.

ACT FIVE.

What is the second problem that arises with the Friar's plan?

• Romeo decides not to go back for Juliet.

• Prince Escalus has ordered Romeo's execution.

• The friar's letter to Romeo about the plan does not get delivered.

• The Nurse reveals the plan to the Capulets.

ACT FIVE.

What important idea does Prince Escalus state at the end of the play?

• A person can only have one true love.

• The hate between the families led to tragedy.

• The body is mortal, but the soul is immortal.

• Love between young people is always tragic.