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Romeo & Juliet Act 1 Review

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Romeo and Juliet is set in which location?

a)

Athens, Greece

b)

Verona, Italy

c)

Paris, France

d)

London, England

2.

Romeo is a ____________.

a)

Capulet

b)

Montague

c)

Prince

d)

Servant

3.

Juliet is a _____________.

a)

Capulet

b)

Montague

c)

Prince

d)

Servant

4.

In the beginning of the Act, there is a ____________ spoken by _______________.

a)

Introduction; William Shakespeare

b)

Preview; Romeo and Juliet

c)

Guitar Solo; The Nurse

d)

Prologue; The Chorus

5.

In Act 1, Scene 2, who declares his intent to marry Juliet?

a)

Count Paris

b)

Prince Escalus

c)

Benvolio

d)

Tybalt

6.

How do Romeo and Benvolio learn of Capulet's masquerade ball?

a)

Rosaline invites them.

b)

They overhear the townsfolk discussing the party.

c)

An illiterate Capulet servingman asks them to read the guest list.

d)

Lord Montague informed them and encouraged them to go ruin the party.

7.

How old is Juliet?

a)

13

b)

16

c)

19

d)

21

8.

In Act 1, Scene 4, Mercutio encourages Romeo to enjoy the party by saying, "You are a lover. Borrow Cupid's wings and soar with them above a common bound" (1.4.17-18). Which literary device is present in this quote?

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Alliteration

c)

Allusion

d)

Repetition

9.

Mercutio explains that Queen Mab has been with Romeo. Who is she?

a)

The assistant to the devil.

b)

The fairies' midwife who causes people to dream of love.

c)

A member of the royal family who rides around on horseback.

d)

A companion to the soldiers to give them courage in battle.

10.

In Act 1, Scene 5, who recognizes Romeo at the party?

a)

Lady Capulet

b)

Tybalt

c)

The servingman

d)

Lord Capulet

11.

Tybalt recognizes Romeo based on what?

a)

His Height

b)

His Voice

c)

His Eyes

d)

His Appearance

12.

Why does Lord Capulet allow Romeo to stay at the party?

a)

Romeo is too weak to fight anyone.

b)

Romeo might be a suitable husband for Juliet.

c)

Romeo has a reputation for being well-behaved.

d)

Romeo needs to socialize for his own benefit.

13.

How does Romeo learn that Juliet is a Capulet?

a)

Benvolio pulls him away and identifies her.

b)

Tybalt threatens him and challenges him to a duel.

c)

Count Paris intervenes and discourages Romeo from pursuing Juliet.

d)

The Nurse tells him that Juliet's mother is the lady of the house.