WorksheetsRomeo and Juliet - Act one
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
In what city does the play take place?
Venice
Verona
Milan
Paris
What are the names of the two feuding families?
Montagues & Capulets
Montressors & Caspians
Kennedys & Montgomerys
Romanos & Russos
What is the name of the girl with whom Romeo is in love at the start of the play?
Mary Ann
Jennifer
Rosemary
Rosaline
How old is Juliet?
16
18
13
14
What is the name of the suitor who asks Lord Capulet for permission to marry Juliet?
Paris
Mercutio
Benvolio
Tybalt
Who convinces Romeo to attend the Capulet's party?
Mercutio
Tybalt
Benvolio
Friar Lawrence
What does biting one's thumb at another person signify?
a pleasant greeting
an indication of power and social status
a silly way of greeting a close friend
a rude, insulting gesture
Why do the two families despise each other so much?
a past disagreement over money
Juliet's family wants her to marry Paris, not Romeo.
They fought on opposing sides during the war.
The text does not give an explanation for the feud.
To which family does Juliet belong?
Montague
Capulet
Neither/Neutral
To which family does Romeo belong?
Montague
Capulet
neither/neutral
To which family does Benvolio belong?
Montague
Capulet
neither/neutral
To which family does Tybalt belong?
Montague
Capulet
neither/neutral
What is Lord Capulet's stipulation before he will grant Paris his blessing to marry Juliet?
Paris must win her heart.
Paris must ask for the Prince's blessing.
He must pay a large dowry.
Juliet's older sister must get married first.
Why does Lord Capulet forbid Tybalt from harming Romeo?
The Prince forbade any further altercations between the two families.
Romeo is a gentleman and Capulet doesn't want to cause a scene at his party.
Capulet doesn't want a reputation of throwing bad parties.
The ladies at the party might get upset if there is any bloodshed.
How do Romeo and Benvolio disguise their identities at the Capulet's party?
They speak in a strange accent to make the other guests believe they are from out of town.
They wear large cloaks with hoods covering their faces.
They steal clothes from Capulet servants in an attempt to blend in.
They cover their faces by wearing masks.
Which of the following is the name of a Montague servant with whom Sampson and Gregory have an altercation in the street during Scene 1?
Mercutio
Friar Lawrence
Abraham
Benziman
What is the purpose of the Prologue?
to grab your attention
to explain why the families are fighting
so we know where the story takes place
to set the stage for the story as a whole
What does the Prince threaten if the families fight ONE MORE TIME?
Time in jail
Exile from Verona
Death
Loss of land/money
How could we describe Tybalt's personality?
Contemplative
Aggressive
Thoughtful
Love-sick
