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WorksheetsRomeo and Juliet Acts 1-3
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 25mins
At the very beginning of Act I, how do the Capulet servants Sampson and Gregory propel the action of the play?
They immediately take out their swords upon seeing the Montague servants
They bite their thumbs (a rude gesture) at the Montague servants
They make verbal insults towards the Montague servants
"Three civil brawls, bred of an airy word/By thee, Old Capulet and Montague,/Have thrice disturbed the quiet of our streets" (1.1.82-84)
What inference can you make based on Prince Escalus's dialogue above?
The prince is reluctant to intervene in the feud between the families.
The prince thinks that Lord Montague is mostly responsible for the feud.
The prince is upset about how the feud between the families has affected the city.
In Act I Scene 2, how does Lord Capulet feel about Paris marrying Juliet?
He wants Juliet to wait to get married, but he is fine with Paris courting her
He wants Juliet to marry Paris as soon as possible so that she will become more mature
He dislikes Paris and doesn't want Juliet to marry him
He wants Juliet to wait until Friar Laurence is available to marry them
In Act I Scene 5, when Lord Capulet tells Tybalt to "be patient, and take no note" of Romeo, this reveals that...
Lord Capulet is hotheaded and quick to anger
Lord Capulet is a loving, caring father
Lord Capulet listens to authority figures
Lord Capulet is calm and level-headed
All of the following are examples of foreshadowing from Act I EXCEPT...
"I fear...for my mind misgives/Some consequence, yet hanging in the stars" (Romeo)
"My grave is like to be my wedding bed" (Juliet)
"True, I talk of dreams;/Which are the children of an idle brain" (Mercutio)
"Is she a Capulet?/O dear account! my life is my foe's debt"
Which of the following is the correct definition of dramatic irony?
When the reader knows something a character doesn't
When a character realizes something before the reader does
When what happens in a story is the opposite of what the reader expects
Select the TWO examples of dramatic irony in Act II.
The reader knows Romeo is hiding in the orchard listening to Juliet, but Juliet doesn't know until later.
The reader knows Romeo has climbed the wall, but Benvolio and Mercutio don't know.
The reader knows Mercutio often makes fun of Romeo, but Romeo doesn't know.
The reader knows that Romeo is in love with Juliet, but Benvolio and Mercutio don't know.
The reader knows that Rosaline is plotting against Juliet, but Juliet doesn't know.
Despite his misgivings or concerns, Friar Laurence agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet because...
He thinks Juliet is better than Rosaline
He believes he will gain favor with both families
He believes Romeo and Juliet are meant to be together
He thinks their marriage will end the feud between their families
The Nurse and Friar Laurence are similar because...
Both are well-educated and skilled
Both are talkative and silly
Both are loyal to the Capulet family
Both care for and help Romeo and Juliet
"He jests at scars that never felt a wound."
"These violent delights have violent ends"
and
"So smile the heavens upon this holy act that after hours with sorrow chide us not!"
"What's in a name? That which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet."
Why does Benvolio suggest he and Mercutio return home?
The day is hot and causes the blood to boil
He is tired
They need to find Romeo
the pair cannot escape a brawl if they run into the Capulets
Who attempts to move the fight to a private place?
Mercutio
Benvolio
Nurse
Tybalt
Romeo agrees to duel with Tybalt.
True
False
Which piece of figurative language goes with Mercutio's line "Ask for me in the morning and you will find me a grave man"?
Irony
Pun
Metaphor
Symbolism
What is the irony in Mercutio's death?
Romeo caused it by trying to stop the fight
Romeo did not stop the fight
Romeo ran away
Romeo thought it best
Who avenges Mercutio's death?
Juliet
Prince
Benvolio
Romeo
Benvolio tells the truth about the fight and who killed who.
True
False
Who kills Mercutio?
Romeo
Tybalt
Benvolio
Lord Capulet
How does Romeo contribute to Mercutio's death?
He duels Mercutio.
He tells Tybalt what Mercutio's weakness is.
He interferes with the fight to break it up and Tybalt stabs Mercutio.
He holds back Mercutio so Tybalt can kill him.
In Act 3, Scene 1 when Mercutio says, "Ask for me tomorrow, and you shall find me a grave man," he means
he will be dead.
he will still be upset about how Tybalt got the best of him.
he will be in critical condition fighting for his life.
he will be in serious trouble because of the Prince's edict.
Why is Juliet's soliloquy on night in Act 3, Scene 2 an example of dramatic irony?
While she is eagerly anticipating Romeo's arrival, we know that her tone is about to change when she finds out what he has done.
We do not yet know that Romeo has been banished.
Romeo does not yet know that he has been banished.
Although she is devastated by what Romeo has done, we know that they will still have a happy ending.
In Act 3, Scene 2 when the Nurse first enters Juliet's room to tell her someone has died, who does she first worry is dead?
Tybalt
Her mother
The Nurse
Romeo
In Act 3, Scene 4, why does Capulet change his mind and agree that Juliet will marry Paris?
He thinks it will cheer her up after Tybalt's death.
Tybalt's death has made him realize he wants grandchildren before he dies.
Her mother is distraught over Tybalt's death and she really wants Juliet to marry Paris.
He is realizing that life is short and he wants to make sure Juliet is provided for before he dies.
In Act 3, Scene 5, how does Capulet respond to Juliet when she refuses to marry Paris? Choose TWO answers.
He says she is being ungrateful and calls her some horrible names.
He wishes he had a son.
He threatens to disown her.
He is happy Juliet refuses to marry Paris because he thinks Paris is too old for her.
He is happy because it's Paul Rudd.
Romeo is sentenced to death by the Prince in Act 3 Scene 1 because he has again disturbed the peace.
True
False
What is a foil character?
A character with opposite characteristics to the protagonist or another key character.
A character who shares the same characteristics as the protagonist or another key character.
A silly or ignorant character that acts rashly without thinking.
What does Romeo say he would rather do than be banished?
Serve time in prison.
Pay a large fine for disturbing the peace.
Apologise to the Capulets for killing Tybalt.
Die.
Mercutio is Romeo's....
Cousin
Friend
Brother
Benvolio is Romeo's...
Brother
Friend
Cousin
Enemy
Why does Juliet lose trust in the Nurse at the end of Act 3?
She tells her to marry Paris.
She wants Juliet to run away.
She tells Juliet's parents about Romeo.
She wants Juliet to divorce Romeo.
When Juliet wakes up after her and Romeo's night together, she claims she hears the nightingale. Why is this important?
Because the nighingale sounds prettier.
Because then it's still night and Romeo doesn't have to leave yet.
Because the nightingale is their wake-up call
Because it's a bird, and that's weird
