Exploring Romeo and Juliet Act I Scene 1

The video presents a dramatic enactment of the prologue and initial scenes from 'Romeo and Juliet', set in Verona. It introduces the longstanding feud between the Montagues and Capulets, leading to a public brawl. Benvolio attempts to keep peace, but Tybalt escalates the conflict. The Prince intervenes, warning both families of severe consequences if the peace is disturbed again.

In which city is the story of Romeo and Juliet set?

• Verona

• Vatican City

• Venice

• Vicenza

What is the relationship between the two main families in the story?

• Enemies

• Allies

• Distant relatives

• Trade partners

Who are referred to as 'star-crossed lovers'?

• Benvolio and Mercutio

• Paris and Rosaline

• Mercutio and Tybalt

• Romeo and Juliet

What action does biting one's thumb have in the context of the play?

• An insult

• A sign of peace

• A greeting

• A dance move

Which family does Benvolio belong to?

• Capulet

• Escalus

• Montague

• Paris

What does the Prince of Verona threaten to do if the public peace is disturbed again?

• Fine the families

• Imprison the fighters

• Banish the heads of the families

• Execute the disturbers

Who tries to keep the peace during the brawl?

• Mercutio

• Paris

• Tybalt

• Benvolio

What does the Prince declare will be the penalty for further disturbances?

• Exile

• Death

• Imprisonment

• Fines

Which two families are involved in the conflict?

• Escalus and Paris

• Capulet and Paris

• Capulet and Montague

• Montague and Escalus

Who is commanded to follow the Prince after the brawl?

• Capulet

• Both Montague and Capulet

• Montague

• Neither