Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Scene 1-5
Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
In what city does this play take place?—ANSWER--Verona
Why are Romeo and Juliet called "star-cross'd lovers"?—ANSWER--Their love was by fate
Who is fighting at the beginning of the first scene?—ANSWER--Montagues and Capulets
Who tries to break up the fighting?—ANSWER--Benvolio
What threat does the Prince make to Lord Montague and Lord Capulet?—ANSWER--
Whoever starts the next fight will be put to death
How has Romeo been acting?—ANSWER--He has been gloomy and sad
What is Benvolio's advice to Romeo?—ANSWER--To look at other girls
Why does Capulet think it will be easy for Montague and him to keep the peace?—ANSWER-
-He knows they are old and not in fighting condition
What does Paris ask of Capulet?—ANSWER--To marry Juliet
What is Capulet's first response to Paris?—ANSWER--Juliet is too young to be married
What does Capulet later tell Paris?—ANSWER--To wait until after the party
Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
In what city does this play take place?—ANSWER--Verona
Why are Romeo and Juliet called "star-cross'd lovers"?—ANSWER--Their love was by fate
Who is fighting at the beginning of the first scene?—ANSWER--Montagues and Capulets
Who tries to break up the fighting?—ANSWER--Benvolio
What threat does the Prince make to Lord Montague and Lord Capulet?—ANSWER--
Whoever starts the next fight will be put to death
How has Romeo been acting?—ANSWER--He has been gloomy and sad
What is Benvolio's advice to Romeo?—ANSWER--To look at other girls
Why does Capulet think it will be easy for Montague and him to keep the peace?—ANSWER-
-He knows they are old and not in fighting condition
What does Paris ask of Capulet?—ANSWER--To marry Juliet
What is Capulet's first response to Paris?—ANSWER--Juliet is too young to be married
What does Capulet later tell Paris?—ANSWER--To wait until after the party
