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WorksheetsRomeo and Juliet: Act 1, Scenes 1-5
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which gesture starts the fight between the Montagues and the Capulets at the beginning of the play?
THE FINGER
HAIR FLIPPING
THUMB-BITING
KNUCKLE-CRACKING
Why does Benvolio draw his sword in the street?
To stop the fight before it begins
To protect himself from Tybalt
To attack Samson and Gregory
To defend the Montagues' honor
Which character claims to hate peace?
Paris
Mercutio
Samson
Tybalt
Who stops the street battle?
Benvolio
Prince Escalus
Capulet
Lady Montague
Why is Romeo so melancholy when the play begins?
He loves Rosaline but she doesn't love him.
He and Juliet are in love but cannot be together.
He feels guilty about missing the fight with the Capulets.
He knows he has hurt Juliet's feelings by killing Tybalt.
Why does Capulet want Paris to wait before marrying Juliet?
He doesn't trust Paris.
He needs to get approval from Escalus first.
Juliet is already promised to another suitor.
Juliet is too young to get married.
Why does Peter ask Romeo and Benvolio to read the invitation list?
He thinks they're on it.
He cannot read it himself.
He is confused about some of the names.
He wants Romeo to come to the feast.
What mistake does Peter make regarding Romeo and Benvolio?
He thinks that Romeo is already in love with Juliet.
He doesn't realize that they"re Montagues.
He forgets to tell them it's a masquerade party.
He reveals that Capulet has agreed to give Juliet to Paris.
Why does Benvolio want Romeo to go to the feast
To steal Juliet away from Paris
To kill Capulet and Lady Capulet
To compare Rosaline to other beautiful women
To prove to Rosaline how much he loves her
Why does Romeo agree to go to the feast?
He hopes to see Rosaline.
He longs to be near Juliet.
He plans to ambush Tybalt.
He wants to stop the feud.
How old was Lady Capulet when she gave birth to Juliet?
Three years older than Juliet is in the play.
Almost the same age as Juliet is in the play.
One year younger than Juliet is in the play.
Eight years older than Juliet is in the play.
Which character shows the most authority over the Nurse?
Capulet
Lady Capulet
Peter
Juliet
Whom does Juliet initially want to marry?
Paris
No one
Romeo
Benvolio
What does Juliet agree to do with regard to Paris
Marry him
Find out if he loves her
See if she can love him
Reject his proposal
Which characteristic of the Nurse is most evident in her fist scene?
Her humorously vulgar view of "love".
Her determination to protect Juliet's interests.
Her obedience to Lady Capulet's commands.
Her distrust of Romeo.
How do the Montagues plan on getting into the Capulets' feast?
By wearing masks.
By climbing up the balcony.
By drugging the guards.
By hiding inside.
Why is Romeo anxious about attending the feast?
He is worried about falling in love with Juliet.
He dreamed that it was a bad idea.
He thinks Tybalt will recognize him.
He is afraid of Rosaline.
How does Mercutio react to Romeo's statements about love?
He encourages Romeo to continue expressing his feelings.
He grows angry and refuses to talk.
He applies all of them to Juliet.
He turns them into inappropriate jokes/statements.
Who is the subject of Mercutio's long speech?
Rosaline
Juliet
Queen Mab
Prince Escalus
Which event does Romeo foreshadow as they make their way to the feast?
His marriage to Juliet
His own death
Mercutio's death
The end of the feud
Who first discovers that there is a Montague at the Capulets' feast?
Lady Capulet
Capulet
The Nurse
Tybalt
Whom does Romeo forget about the moment he sees Juliet?
Rosaline
Tybalt
Mercutio
Lady Capulet
How do Romeo and Juliet metaphorically describe themselves in their first conversation?
As the sun and the moon
As the sea and the sky
As a lion and a lamb
As a pilgrim and a saint
How many times do Romeo and Juliet kiss at the first meeting?
One
Two
Four
Zero
How do Romeo and Juliet act when each discovers whom the other is?
Romeo is sad, but Juliet is intrigued.
Romeo is ecstatic, but Juliet is worried.
They are both devastated.
They are both indifferent.
