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WorksheetsRomeo and Juliet: Act One
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does the prologue tell the reader will happen at the end of Romeo and Juliet?
Only Juliet will die.
Romeo and Juliet will survive.
Only Romeo will die.
Two "star-crossed" lovers will die.
In what city does the play take place?
Venice
Verona
Milan
Paris
What is the name of the girl with whom Romeo is in love at the start of the play?
Mary Ann
Jennifer
Rosemary
Rosaline
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.
According to Prince Escalus, which two characters are responsible for keeping th peace between the two families?
Romeo & Tybalt
Lord Montague & Lord Capulet
Benvolio & Mercutio
Friar Lawrence & Friar Brown
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.
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.
