Romeo and Juliet, Act 1 scene 1

Question 1

Who is involved in the quarrel in the beginning of Act 1 scene 1?

Answer 1

Servants of the Montagues and Capulets

Question 2

What final order does Prince Escalus give Lord Montague and Lord Capulet?

Answer 2

They are warned to stop their street fights.

Question 3

Describe Benvolio.

Answer 3

Benvolio is peaceful and tries to avoid conflict.

Question 4

How does Benvolio describe Tybalt? Is this an accurate description?

Answer 4

Benvolio describes Tybalt as hot-tempered, which seems accurate.

Question 5

Describe Romeo’s recent behaviour.

Answer 5

Romeo is sad and love-struck over Rosaline.

Question 6

How does Romeo describe Rosaline?

Answer 6

He describes her as beautiful but unattainable.

Question 7

What is Benvolio’s advice to Romeo?

Answer 7

Benvolio advises Romeo to find someone new to love.

Question 8

How does Romeo respond to benvolio advising him to find a new love

Answer 8

Romeo isn’t interested in finding another love.