Romeo and Juliet Act 1, Romeo
and Juliet Act 1- Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Why do Sampson and Gregory (servants of the House of Capulet) fight with Montague's
men?—ANSWER--Sampson bites his thumb at one of the Montagues, which is considered an
insult
Benvolio (Montague) and Tybalt (Capulet) come upon the servants fighting. How do they
react to the fight?—ANSWER--Benvolio wants to stop the fight, but Tybalt wants to get into
the fight.
When Lords Montague and Capulet enter in Act I and see the disturbance, they want to
fight, too. What do their wives say?—ANSWER--The old guys should stop all the fighting.
What ended the opening fight in Act I?—ANSWER--The Prince of Verona warned them they
would be punished with death if they would fight.
Why is Romeo so sad in Act I?—ANSWER--Rosaline, the girl he loves, doesn't love him back.
In Act 1.2, Paris asks Capulet for Juliet's hand in marriage. What is Capulet's reply?—
ANSWER--Paris should wait until Juliet is older.
Why does Romeo decide to go to the feast even though (being a Montague) he is not
invited?—ANSWER--Rosaline, the girl he loves, will be at the party!
and Juliet Act 1- Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Why do Sampson and Gregory (servants of the House of Capulet) fight with Montague's
men?—ANSWER--Sampson bites his thumb at one of the Montagues, which is considered an
insult
Benvolio (Montague) and Tybalt (Capulet) come upon the servants fighting. How do they
react to the fight?—ANSWER--Benvolio wants to stop the fight, but Tybalt wants to get into
the fight.
When Lords Montague and Capulet enter in Act I and see the disturbance, they want to
fight, too. What do their wives say?—ANSWER--The old guys should stop all the fighting.
What ended the opening fight in Act I?—ANSWER--The Prince of Verona warned them they
would be punished with death if they would fight.
Why is Romeo so sad in Act I?—ANSWER--Rosaline, the girl he loves, doesn't love him back.
In Act 1.2, Paris asks Capulet for Juliet's hand in marriage. What is Capulet's reply?—
ANSWER--Paris should wait until Juliet is older.
Why does Romeo decide to go to the feast even though (being a Montague) he is not
invited?—ANSWER--Rosaline, the girl he loves, will be at the party!
