Understanding Romeo & Juliet: The Masked Party

The transcript covers key scenes from 'Romeo and Juliet', focusing on Juliet's marriage proposal, Romeo's first sight of Juliet, Tybalt's anger, and the dance between Romeo and Juliet. It also includes commentary on the themes of love and hate, and the realization of the family feud.

What is Juliet's initial reaction to the idea of marriage?

• She dreams of it often.

• She has not thought about it.

• She is indifferent.

• She is excited about it.

Who is the man that seeks Juliet's love according to her nurse?

• Tybalt

• Romeo

• Paris

• Mercutio

How does Romeo describe Juliet when he first sees her?

• As a bright torch

• All of the above

• As a rich jewel

• As a snowy dove

Why does Tybalt want to confront Romeo at the feast?

• Because Romeo stole something

• Because Romeo danced with Juliet

• Because Romeo is a Montague

• Because Romeo insulted him

What is Capulet's response to Tybalt's anger towards Romeo?

• He ignores Tybalt

• He agrees with Tybalt

• He asks Tybalt to leave

• He praises Romeo's reputation

What literary form do Romeo and Juliet use in their first conversation?

• A ballad

• A sonnet

• A limerick

• A haiku

What does Juliet discover about Romeo after their first meeting?

• He is a Capulet

• He is a Montague

• He is married

• He is a prince

What theme is highlighted by the quick shift in Romeo's affections from Rosaline to Juliet?

• The importance of family

• The role of destiny

• The impulsiveness of youth

• The power of fate

Why does Capulet allow Romeo to stay at the feast despite being a Montague?

• He wants to test Romeo

• He wants to provoke Tybalt

• He is unaware of Romeo's identity

• He respects the laws of hospitality

What is the significance of the upcoming balcony scene?

• It is the most famous scene in the play

• It is where Romeo proposes to Juliet

• It is where Juliet confesses her love

• It is where the families reconcile