| Where does this scene take place? | Verona / Italy |
| Which families are fighting? | Montaque and Capulet |
| What warning does the Prince make after the street brawl? | You fight you die, he murders both families to execution (death, torture) |
| When is the story taking place? | 14th century |
| How are Benvolio and Tybalt alike and different? | Both are nephews of the big families, young boys, same rank. However, Benvolio is a peacemaker and Tybalt is a troublemaker(Hothead). |
| Why is Romeo upset? | He is in love with Rosaline, but she has promised chasity (To remain a virgin for the rest of her life) |
| What has Romeo been doing that shows how upset he is? | He stays alone in his room away from everyone and shuts out the sunlight |
| What puns are used between Benvolio and Romeo | Aim, markman, mark, hit, miss, archery |
| What does Benvolio suggest he do about it? | Forget about her, find someone else |
| List 9 oxymorons Romeo uses to describe love | Brawling love, feather of lead, sick health, bright smoke, cold fire, still waking sleep, serious vanity, loving hate, nothing first created |
| What problem do the servants have with delivering the invitations | They can’t read nor write |
| What does Benvolio say to convince Romeo to go to the party? | That Rosaline will be there, giving Romeo a chance to compare her to more beautiful women |
| What kind of mood is Romeo in on the way to the party? | Depressed |
| What pun is used in the play? | Cupid / Queen mab |
| What is Character foil? | A character that has opposite traits compared to another character in the story |
| Which is the household that always picks on fights? | Capulets |
| What is an oxymoron? | Using two words that mean the opposite to describe something |
| What is Iambic Pantameter? | Unit of verse with 10 syllables per line, one unstressed, and one stressed |
| What is Aside? | Line spoken by an actor which is not heard by the characters in the story |
| What is a pun? | A joke that contrasts the different meanings of a word |
| What is a Sonnet? | A 14 line poem originated by Shakespeare |
| Who are the guys that want to sneakily start a fight against the Montagues at the start of the story? | Sampson and Gregory |
| Who insults Abram? What does he do? | Sampson, bites his thumb |
| What households do Romeo, Benvolio, and Abraham belong to? | Montague |
| Who prevents the Montagues and the Capulets from breaking out? (fighting) | Prince Escalus and the wives of the lords. |
| Who is the son of Lady Montague? | Romeo |
| Did the parents of Romeo knew why he was depressed? | No |
| Is “Benvolio” Romeo’s cousin? | Yes |
| Who was Romeo’s first love? | Rosaline |
| What was the problem with the relationship of Romeo and Rosaline? | Rosaline didn’t like Romeo back |
| What does Benvolio do to “stop” the fighting? | He draws his sword in front of the Capulets |
| What is the reason Romeo agrees to the party? | Because Rosalina is there |
Romeo and Juliet Act 1, Scene 1 Quiz
September 5, 2019