WorksheetsRomeo & Juliet Act 1
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the purpose of The Prologue to Act 1?
a)
To confuse the readers and trick them
b)
To preview the action of the play
c)
To answer any questions the audience may have
d)
To make the play end faster
2.
In the prologue, what does the chorus say will happen to the two lovers?
a)
They will marry
b)
They will live happily ever after
c)
They will die
3.
Which families have a long-standing feud?
a)
Montagues and Escalus
b)
Montagues and Capulets
c)
Capulets and Escalus
d)
Montagues and Laurences
4.
What is the setting of Romeo and Juliet?
a)
London, England
b)
Verona, Italy
c)
Paris, France
d)
Venice, Italy
5.
In his conversation with Benvolio in Act 1, Romeo is _____
a)
Upbeat and pleasant
b)
Sad and moody
c)
Tough and angry
6.
What is the punishment directed by the Prince for another fight between the Capulets and the Montagues?
a)
Banishment
b)
Prison
c)
Death
d)
Paying a large fine
7.
Who breaks up the fight between the servants in Scene 1?
a)
Tybalt
b)
Romeo
c)
Benvolio
8.
What is Benvolio's advice for Romeo to get over Rosaline?
a)
He tells him to go on vacation
b)
He tells him to read some poetry
c)
He tells him to look at other beautiful girls
9.
Which family does Juliet belong to?
a)
Capulet
b)
Montague
c)
Escalus
d)
Laurence
10.
Which family does Romeo belong to?
a)
Capulet
b)
Montague
c)
Escalus
d)
Friar
11.
How old is Juliet?
a)
19 years old
b)
13 years old
c)
17 years old
d)
10 years old
12.
Which character is in love with Rosaline in the begining?
a)
Romeo
b)
Mercutio
c)
Benvolio
d)
Capulet
13.
Romeo and Benvolio are...
a)
Enemies
b)
Cousins
c)
Coworkers
14.
Who asks Capulet permission to marry Juliet in Scene 2?
a)
Benvolio
b)
Romeo
c)
Paris
d)
Prince Escalus
15.
Romeo finds out about the ball by reading the guest list for the Capulets' party because...
a)
Benvolio stole a copy from Tybalt
b)
An illiterate servant asked for help reading it
c)
The nurse showed it to him to cheer him up
16.
Why does Romeo want to go to the Capulets' ball?
a)
He wants to see Rosaline again
b)
He wants to meet Juliet
c)
He wants to help Benvolio find a wife
d)
He wants to have a nice dinner
17.
Romeo has a bad feeling before going to the party. This is an example of:
a)
Allusion
b)
Foreshadowing
c)
Simile
18.
Who does Romeo meet at the party?
a)
Rosaline
b)
Juliet
c)
Lady Montague
d)
Paris
19.
Which statement best summarizes Romeo's reaction after first seeing Juliet?
a)
He is confused by her appearance
b)
He immediately falls in love with her
c)
He feels rage because of his family's feud
20.
What do Romeo and Juliet do at the ball?
a)
Kiss
b)
Argue
c)
Introduce themselves
21.
Which of the following is NOT a conflict so far in the play?
a)
Juliet vs. Rosaline
b)
Romeo vs. Self
c)
Montague vs. Capulet
d)
Tybalt vs. Romeo
22.
How does Tybalt react to Romeo being at the party?
a)
He becomes angry and wants to kill him
b)
He becomes nervous that Juliet will notice him
c)
He becomes excited to meet a new friend
23.
Which indirect characterization does the scene between Juliet, Nurse, and Lady Capulet reveal?
a)
Lady Capulet is a jealous and envious mother.
b)
The Nurse is a loving caretaker.
c)
Juliet is a rebellious and angry daughter.
24.
Romeo is lovesick over Rosaline at the beginning of the act, and he is in love with Juliet by the end of the act. Which indirect characterization does this reveal about Romeo?
a)
He is a young adult who knows exactly what he wants.
b)
He is immature but attempting to make adult decisions
c)
He is truly in love with the woman of his dreams.
25.
How can Tybalt Capulet be characterized based on his reaction to Romeo attending the Capulets' ball?
a)
Kind and welcoming
b)
Angry and aggressive
c)
Fun-loving and social
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