The streets are hot and the swords are out. But you probably missed the subtle puns in the servants’ banter. This Romeo And Juliet Act 1 Scene 1 Quiz asks you to re-assess the opening brawl and the Prince’s warning. Back into the fight, see what you recall.
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Romeo And Juliet Act 1 Scene 1 Quiz Questions
- Who are the first characters to appear in Act 1 Scene 1?
- Which family do Sampson and Gregory serve?
- What insult causes the servants’ fight to begin?
- Who tries to stop the fight between the servants?
- Who challenges Benvolio and reignites the brawl?
- What does Tybalt call Benvolio during their argument?
- Who arrives to break up the public fight?
- How many times have the Montagues and Capulets disturbed the peace before this scene?
- What punishment does the Prince threaten if another fight occurs?
- Who recounts the cause of the fight to the Prince?
- Who is worried about Romeo’s recent behavior?
- How does Benvolio describe Romeo’s mood at the beginning?
- Where has Romeo been spending his mornings?
- What is the cause of Romeo’s sadness?
- What vow has Rosaline made?
- What advice does Benvolio give to cure Romeo’s love sickness?
- What does Romeo think of Benvolio’s advice?
- Who enters with Lord Capulet to confront the Montagues during the brawl?
- How does Lady Montague feel about her husband fighting?
- How is Tybalt described in this scene?
- What does Benvolio promise Lord Montague he will do for Romeo?
- What does Romeo mean when he says “O brawling love, O loving hate”?
- What literary device is used in Romeo’s “brawling love” speech?
- What does Romeo compare love to in this scene?
- What event ends Scene 1?
- Who does Romeo blame for his despair?
- How does Benvolio respond to Romeo’s obsession with Rosaline?
- What theme is introduced through the opening fight?
- What does the Prince call Verona’s citizens during the brawl?
- What mood does the scene establish for the play?