Literature) Practice 2024/2025
1. Why do Sampson and Gregory (servants of the House of Capulet)
fight with Montague's men? - ANS -Sampson bites his thumb at
one of the Montagues, which is considered an insult
2. Benvolio (Montague) and Tybalt (Capulet) come upon the
servants fighting. How do they react to the fight? - ANS -Benvolio
wants to stop the fight, but Tybalt wants to get into the fight.
3. When Lords Montague and Capulet enter in Act I and see the
disturbance, they want to fight, too. What do their wives say? -
ANS -The old guys should stop all the fighting.
, 4. What ended the opening fight in Act I? - ANS -The Prince of
Verona warned them they would be punished with death if they
would fight.
5. Why is Romeo so sad in Act I? - ANS -Rosaline, the girl he loves,
doesn't love him back.
6. In Act 1.2, Paris asks Capulet for Juliet's hand in marriage. What
is Capulet's reply? - ANS -Paris should wait until Juliet is older.
7. Why does Romeo decide to go to the feast even though (being a
Montague) he is not invited? - ANS -Rosaline, the girl he loves,
will be at the party!