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LD ELA Act One Quiz
LD ELA ROMEO & JULIET ACT ONE QUIZ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who are Sampson & Gregory? | Servants of the Capulets that are show-offs. They are always looking for a fight |
| Who is Romeo? | The sone of the Montagues that tries to make people feel bad for him. |
| Who is Benvolio? | Romeo's first cousin who is a part of the Montague family. He is the peace maker of the family and does not want anyone to fight. |
| Who is Tybalt? | Juliet's cousin that likes fighting and hates peace. |
| Who is Capulet? | The father of Juliet and no matter how old he is he wants to fight the Montagues. |
| Who is Montague? | The father of Romeo that hates the Capulets and is very old, but he still wants to fight. |
| Who describes where the play takes place? | Chorus |
| Where does the story take place? | Verona, Italy |
| Who are the families that are fueding? | Capulets & Montagues |
| What threat does the Prince make to Lord Montague and Lord Capulet? | He threatens to kill them if they are caught fighting again |
| Benvolio and Montague describe the way Romeo has been acting. What do they have to say about him? | Romeo is depressed, isolated, and secretive |
| Why is Romeo so sad? | Because he loves a girl but she does not love him back |
| What is Benvolio's advice to Romeo? | He advises him to forget her and find someone else. |
| Why does Capulet think it will be easy for Montague and him to keep the peace? | Because they have the same punishment and are older/more mature now` |
| What does Paris ask about Capulet? | Paris asks for consent to marry Juliet |
| What is Capulet's first answer? | Says she is too young |
| What does he change his mind to? | Tells Paris to try and get Juliet to fall in love with him, wait at least 2 years to marry her, and go to the party and mingle with the other woman, then see if she is still the one he wants to marry. |
| What problem does the servant have? | He is unable to read the list |
| What is the name of the woman Romeo loves? | Rosaline |
| What do Romeo and Benvolio decide to do? | Go to the party to meet girls |
| How old is Juliet? | 13 (almost 14) |
| When Lady Capulet asks Juliet how she feels about marriage, what is Juliet's answer? | She does not think about it |
| Following Juliet's answer, what does Lady Capulet then tell Juliet? | Tells her to at least meet Paris |
| What does Mercutio say about dreams? | He says dreams are not indicative of real life |
| What is Romeo's mood at the end of this scene? | Apprehensive because he believes he will die as a result of tonight's events, yet he is accepting and believes he is in fate's hands |
| What does Romeo think of Juliet the first time he sees her? | Most beautiful girl he has ever seen |
| How does Tybalt recognize Romeo? | By his voice |
| When Tybalt is ready to seize Romeo and throw him out of the party, what does Capulet say to Tybalt? | Says Romeo should be allowed to stay because he is a good man (he is avoiding a fight) |
| Explain what the conversation is between Romeo and Juliet. | They discuss praying & kissing |
| How does Romeo find out Juliet's last name? | He asked the Nurse |
| How does Juliet find out Romeo's last name? | Asks the Nurse to find out. |
| In what century does the story take place? | 14th Century |
| Who is Mercutio? | Romeo's closest friend and can be considered a "clown". Mocks Romeo's view on love. |