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WorksheetsRomeo & Juliet Act I test
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 42mins
Where does the play take place?
Verona, Italy
Naples, Italy
Rome, Italy
Florence, Italy
The feud between the Capulets and Montagues has caused
Political exile for both families
Bankruptcy for both families
Violence and death in both families
Social ostrazation for both families
Romeo and Juliet are
From feuding families
From different countries
From feuding kingdoms
From different towns
What ultimately ends the feud between the Capulets and Montagues?
A final, decisive battle.
The prince's exile of both families.
A desperate plea from Romeo and Juliet
The deaths of Romeo and Juliet.
Romeo and Juliet's love is described as star-crossed, which means ____________.
Planned by God.
Lost.
ill-fated
famous
The chorus promises that anything left out of the prologue will be __________.
Obvious to the audience.
Unimportant.
Covered during the events of the play.
Made clear in the prologues to other Acts.
Act 1, Scene 1
Who do Sampson and Gregory first encounter in the city square in Act 1, Scene 1?
Romeo and Juliet.
Abram and Balthasar, of the Montagues.
Prince Escalus.
Capulet and Montague.
Who tries to discourage the battle in Act 1, Scene 1?
Capulet.
Sampson.
Gregory
Benvolio
The Prince reveals that there have already been ____________.
Three battles between families.
Six battles between families.
Thirteen battles between families.
Two battles between families.
Prince Escalus declares that the next time the families disturb the peace, they will pay ________.
For all the damage done.
In heavy prison sentences.
With their lives.
A hefty fine.
At the beginning of the play, Montague and Lady Montague are concerned about Romeo because _________.
He refuses to leave the house.
He is in love with Rosaline, of whom they do not approve.
He has been part of so many brawls recently.
He hides in his room and has been miserable lately.
Romeo claims he is in love as the play opens, but tells Benvolio he is unhappy because ______________.
He is already engaged to Juliet.
The girl he loves does not love him.
His parents oppose the match.
He has no intention of getting married.
Romeo alludes to Cupid because ____________.
Cupid is the god of war.
Cupid is the god of heartbreak.
Cupid is the god of beauty.
Cupid is the god of love.
In the play's first scene, Benvolio advises Romeo to _________.
Pursue Juliet.
Propose to Rosaline.
Break up with Rosaline.
Forget Rosaline.
Act 1, Scene 2
At the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2, Capulet and Paris discuss _________.
The upcoming party at Capulet's house.
Romeo's discouragement over Rosaline
The possible marriage to Juliet
The feud between the families.
Capulet's initial objection to Paris courting his daughter is due to what?
Juliet's age
Juliet's disdain for marriage
Paris' connection to the Montague's
Paris' social position
Capulet allows that his consent is one part of the courtship agreement, but the other part is ___________.
The Prince's permission.
Juliet's consent.
Juliet's dowry.
Lady Capulet's permission
When will Paris will get his first chance to woo Juliet?
At his wedding to Juliet.
At Friar Lawrence's cell.
At Capulet's party that evening
At the Prince's party that evening.
What irony faces Capulet's servant in Act 1, Scene 2?
He cannot understand Italian, and does not get Capulet's instructions.
He cannot read the list of invited guests, and asks a Montague's help.
He cannot read the list of invited guests, and therefore invites no one.
He cannot speak, but has been instructed to invite guests to the party.
The Capulet servant approaches Romeo in Act 1, Scene 2 to ask him what?
If Romeo would like to attend the party.
If Romeo can read.
Directions to Capulet's house.
Advice about delivering the invitations.
The Capulet servant tells Romeo and Benvolio they may attend the party if ___________________.
They are not of the house of Montague.
They agree to deliver the invitations for him.
They can sneak in without being caught.
They arrive early and hide from Capulet.
After reviewing the Capulet servant's list, Romeo discovers that _________________.
Juliet will be attending the Capulet's party.
Paris will be attending the Capulet's party.
Rosaline will be attending the Capulet's party.
His parents will be attending the Capulet's party.
Benvolio suggests Romeo attend the Capulet party in order to ______________.
Apologize to Capulet.
Pick a fight with Tybalt
Compare Rosaline to other beauties.
Challenge Paris' courtship of Juliet.
At the end of Act 1, Scene 2, Romeo agrees to do what?
Attend the party to meet Juliet.
Attend the party to admire Rosaline.
Attend the party to anger the Capulets.
Attend the party to make his parents happy.
Act 1, Scene 3
Who is looking for Juliet at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 3?
Romeo
Lord Capulet.
Lady Capulet
Lady Montague
In Act 1, Scene 3, Lady Capulet first asks the nurse to do what?
Summon Capulet, then changes her mind.
Stay, then asks her to leave.
Call Juliet, then changes her mind.
Leave the room, then asks her to stay.
The nurse's dialogue reveals Juliet's age to be how old?
Fourteen
Thirteen
Fifteen
Twelve
In Act 1, Scene 3, Lady Capulet has summoned Juliet to discuss what?
Her potential marriage to Paris
Her potential meeting with Romeo at the party.
Her potential marriage to Romeo.
Her permission to attend confession with the nurse.
The nurse's long speech in Act 1, Scene 3 reveals she had what?
A son of her own named Jule.
A husband named Romeo.
A sister named Susan.
A daughter of her own named Susan.
Why does Lady Capulet not feel Juliet is too young to get married?
Juliet is a legal adult.
She herself wants to marry Paris.
She wants Juliet to become a mother soon.
She herself was a mother at Juliet's age.
The nurse’s character could best be described as:
brash, talkative
tentative, shy
resentful, angry
embarrassed
In Act 1, Scene 3, what does Juliet agrees to do?
Consider Romeo as a husband, if that is what her parents want.
Consider marriage, but not with Paris.
Consider Paris as a husband, if that is what her parents want.
Discuss marriage with Paris that evening
Act 1, Scene 4
Where are Romeo and his friends going during Act 1, Scene 4?
To the Capulet's party.
To Romeo's party
To the friar's cell
To the Montague's party
Why is Romeo feeling down as the men travel to the Capulet party?
Romeo feels guilty for crashing the Capulet party.
Romeo is upset that Juliet is a Capulet.
Romeo is still upset over Rosaline.
Romeo is angry that his friends are teasing him.
Who advises Romeo to "beat love down"?
Mercutio
Tybalt
Balthasar
Benvolio
This same character used the example of Queen Mab to show Romeo that dreams are:
Predictors of the future
Commentary of the past
Foreshadowing reality
Not real
Romeo's last speech during Act 1, Scene 4 reveals what?
He fears something bad will happen as a result of the night's activities.
He fears he will never earn Rosaline's love.
He fears he will never find his future wife if they do not get to the party soon.
He fears Mercutio will come to an unfortunate end.
Act 1, Scene 5
The first action Romeo takes at the Capulet party is to do what?
Ask a servant who Juliet is.
Ask Capulet for permission to dance with Juliet.
Ask a servant where Tybalt is.
Ask Tybalt who Juliet is.
When Tybalt discovers Romeo's presence at the Capulet party, he does what?
Tells Capulet, who advises Tybalt to ignore Romeo
Tells Juliet, who refuses to speak to Romeo.
Tells Capulet, who advises Tybalt to challenge Romeo.
Tells Mercutio, who advises Romeo to leave.
Throughout their first meeting, what do Romeo and Juliet compare themselves to?
Pilgrims
Priests
Lovers
Quakers
What does Juliet discover about Romeo through the nurse at the end of Act 1?
He was only at the party to anger Tybalt.
He is a Montague, and therefore an enemy to her.
He wishes to marry her the next day.
He is already involved with Rosaline.
Which of the following is NOT a detail of the Queen Mab speech?
Carriage made of a hazelnut
Grasshopper wings part of carriage
She is no bigger than an agate stone
Grey coated gnat as wagoneer
She scares children during the night
