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WorksheetsR+J, Act I
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 21mins
What is the main purpose of the Prologue to Shakespeare's play?
to quiet down the audience
to set the scene for the play as a whole
to explain the causes of the feud between the Montagues and the Capulets
to praise Prince Escalus
In Act I, Scene i, who are Sampson and Gregory?
police constables
cousins of Tybalt
servants of Capulets
servants of Benvolio
Which of the following is the best definition of dialogue?
a conversation between or among characters
conflict in drama
imaginative wordplay
foreshadowing of plot events
According to Prince Escalus in Act I, Scene i, what will be the penalty for Capulet and Montague if further violence between the families breaks out?
a heavy fine
exile from Verona
death
loss of all their property
In Act I, which of the following best describes Tybalt's personality?
reflective
lovesick
amiable
aggressive
In Act I, Scene iii, in Lady Capulet's speech to Juliet, to which of the following does Lady Capulet compare Paris? "Examine every married lineament, / And see how one another lends content; / And what obscured in this fair volume lies / Find written in the margent of his eyes. / This precious lover, / To beautify him only lacks a cover."
a sword
a book
a tree
a speech
In Act I of Shakespeare's play, who is Rosaline?
Tybalt's sister
the young lady for whom Romeo is lovesick
Lady Capulet's first name
the wife of Benvolio
In a play, a dramatic foil is a character who contrasts with or sets off the personality or traits of another character. In Act I, Scene v, how is Capulet a dramatic foil for Tybalt?
Capulet and Tybalt are the only ones who know the Montagues are present at the party.
Capulet's enjoyment of the guests differs from Tybalt's experience.
Capulet and Tybalt are both somewhat upset.
Capulet's tolerance of the Montagues contrasts with Tybalt's outrage.
In Act I, Scene v, why does Capulet allow Romeo to remain at the feast?
Capulet wants to keep an eye on Romeo and see what he is up to.
Capulet wants to confront Romeo later when there are not so many people around.
Capulet is annoyed and wants to deal with Romeo in his own way.
Capulet will not allow a well-mannered guest to be insulted in his home.
What is Benvolio's main function in Act I of The Tragedy of Romeo + Juliet?
He shows concern for Romeo and tries to keep the peace between the families.
He threatens to challenge Tybalt to a duel.
He secretly loves Juliet but agrees to sacrifice this love on Romeo's behalf.
He delivers an imaginative speech about the queen of fairies.
Read the following passage from Act I:
Scene iii. A room in CAPULET's house.
[Enter CAPULET's wife, and NURSE.]
This passage is an example of which of the following?
dialogue
text aids
stage direction
metaphor
Which of the following best describes Romeo's reaction when he first glimpses Juliet at the Capulet's party?
He is puzzled by her appearance.
He immediately falls in love with her.
He compares her to Rosaline.
He asks Benvolio's advice.
Which of the following is the best synonym for grievance in this line from Act I?
BENVOLIO. I'll know his grievance, or be much denied.
mourning
complaint
justice
tolerance
Which of the following most nearly means the opposite of augmenting as Shakespeare uses it in the line "With tears augmenting the fresh morning's dew"?
raising
exaggerating
decreasing
measuring
Which event in Romeo + Juliet does the Prologue foreshadow?
the deaths of Romeo and Juliet
the marriage of Romeo and Juliet
the deaths of Paris and Romeo
the marriage of Paris and Juliet
The setting of Act I of Romeo + Juliet is which of the following cities?
Venice
Verona
Mantua
Rome
Act I, Scene i begins with SAMPSON and GREGORY, two servingmen from the house of Capulet. What is the best interpretation of the playwright's main purpose in Scene i?
to show the respect that citizens have for the law
to stress the turbulence of feuding and civil discord
to underline the patience of Prince Escalus and Benvolio
to contrast Benvolio and Tybalt
Which of the following is NOT true about dialogue in a play?
It advances the action of a play.
It reveals the personalities and relationships of characters.
It generally follows the name of the speaker.
It is always set off in quotation marks.
In these lines from Act I, Scene i, what is Prince Escalus' message to Capulet and Montague?
If ever you disturb our streets again, / Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace.
Capulet and Montague have been responsible for three brawls.
The city streets have been much disturbed.
Ancient citizens of Verona have been forced to take up arms.
Capulet and Montague will pay with their lives if there are further disturbances.
Which of the following best defines stage directions in drama?
notes that define difficult words in the dialogue
notes about the performance history of a play
notes in the text of a play that describe how the work should be performed or staged
marks on the floor of the stage that tell the actors where to stand
Choose the item that best restates Capulet's answer to Paris' request to marry Juliet.
But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart; / My will to her consent is but a part. / An she agree, within the scope of choice / Lies my consent and fair according voice. . . .
Woo her gently, Paris. When you get her heart, you have my consent.
Woo her until you win her over. I will ask her to consent as well.
Win her heart, gentle Paris. My wanting her to consent is only part of the process. If she agrees, then you can have my consent as well.
Win her heart, Paris. I shall will her to consent, for my part. Once she agrees, having had a fair choice, I will agree, too.
Which of the following is a helpful strategy when you want to summarize a passage?
Skim the passage rapidly.
Compare and contrast the passage with the text that immediately precedes it.
Examine the passage for foreshadowing.
Use text aids to understand the meaning of the passage.
In Act I, Scene iii, in her speech comparing Paris to a book, Lady Capulet encourages Juliet to
ignore his looks completely.
listen to his wisdom.
study all his features carefully.
look only at his eyes.
In Act I, Scene ii, Romeo agrees to go to the Capulets' party because he hopes to
forget his love for Rosaline.
challenge Tybalt to a fight.
catch a glimpse of Rosaline.
make peace with the Capulets.
At the end of Scene iv, how does Romeo explain his reluctance to go to the Capulets' party?
He is afraid of angering Capulet.
He has had a premonition of his own death.
He is afraid of upsetting his father.
Mercutio has warned him against going.
What obstacles to Romeo and Juliet's relationship are already apparent in Act I?
the families' rivalry and Lady Capulet's refusal to allow Juliet to marry so young
the families' rivalry and Capulet's desire for Juliet to marry Paris
Montague's refusal to allow the relationship and Benvolio's own affection for Juliet
the Prince's refusal to allow the families to allow the families to mix and Romeo's affection
What are the purpose of text aids?
to keep track of scenes
to provide information about unfamiliar language
to indicate the setting and give stage directions
to indicate who is speaking
In Act I, Scene i, what detail about Montague helps to make him a round, complex character that goes beyond the stereotype of an angry old curmudgeon?
the description of his home
the concern he shows over his son's unhappiness
the description of his relationship with his wife
the way he treats Benvolio
Act I of Romeo + Juliet is mainly about the Capulet-Montague family feud and
Romeo and Juliet's first meeting
Romeo's desire to marry Juliet
Paris' desire to marry Juliet
Juliet's interest in marriage
The Prince says that the men who are fighting act that way because of a "pernicious rage." What does pernicious mean?
long-standing
ruinous
childish
jealous
When Romeo's tears are "augmenting the fresh morning's dew," they are
adding to it
drying it up
making it change colors
putting it to shame
Which of the following might most reasonably be expected to cause a grievance?
an admiring compliment
a prestigious award
a serious injury
an energetic effort
Which of the following is most nearly the opposite of transgression.
breach
uprightness
indiffernce
corruption
Oppression
feeling of being weighed down with worries or problems
causing great injury or ruin
monstrous; foretelling misfortune
a person who opposes or fights against another
Boisterous
noisy, energetic, rowdy
a person who opposes or fights against another
having or showing high moral standards
causing great injury or ruin
