Do you remember how the ancient grudge breaks out afresh in the streets of Verona? Most readers skim the opening brawl. But this Romeo And Juliet Act 1 Quiz makes you remember every biting insult and Capulet provocation. See if you can stand the heat before the Prince comes.
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Romeo And Juliet Act 1 Quiz Questions
- What punishment does Prince Escalus threaten if the street brawls continue?
- Who is Romeo in love with at the beginning of Act 1?
- Why is Romeo sad at the start of the play?
- Which character first jokes lewdly and mocks the Montagues in the opening scene?
- Who tries to provoke a fight by saying “I do bite my thumb”?
- Who is described as a “fiery” fighter who hates peace?
- Where does Act 1 Scene 1 take place?
- How does Romeo learn about the Capulet party?
- Why does the Capulet servant ask Romeo for help with the guest list?
- Who persuades Romeo to attend the Capulet feast?
- Why does Benvolio want Romeo to go to the Capulet feast?
- Who wants to marry Juliet in Act 1?
- What is Lord Capulet’s response to Paris about marrying Juliet?
- How old is Juliet in Act 1?
- Which character talks at length about Juliet’s childhood and weaning?
- What is the Nurse’s dead daughter’s name?
- Which family hosts the masked feast in Act 1?
- Who is the first Capulet to recognize Romeo at the feast?
- How does Lord Capulet react when Tybalt wants to attack Romeo for crashing the party?
- Why is Tybalt angry at Romeo’s presence?
- What is Romeo’s immediate reaction when he first sees Juliet?
- What form does Romeo and Juliet’s first shared dialogue take?
- What physical act do Romeo and Juliet compare to “two blushing pilgrims”?
- Who interrupts Romeo and Juliet and pulls Juliet away from him?
- What does Juliet say after learning Romeo is a Montague?
- How many times have the Montagues and Capulets disturbed the peace before the Prince’s warning in Act 1?
- Which character is most worried about Romeo’s recent behavior and sadness?
- How does Romeo describe his feelings for Rosaline before the party?
- Which character is most aggressively humorous and obsessed with wordplay in Act 1 before he even appears with Romeo later?
- Who tries to stop the fight in Act 1?