Romeo And Juliet Act I Quiz: Trivia!

1. Who speaks these lines? If I profane with my unworthiest hand This holy shrine, the gentle sin is this: My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand To smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss.

Now, he's "wooing" Juliet.

Explanation

Now, he's "wooing" Juliet.

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2. Who speaks these lines? Uncle, this is a Montague, our foe, A villain, that is hither come in spite To scorn at our solemnity this night.

He's thinking, "How dare Romeo show up here!?!"

Explanation

He's thinking, "How dare Romeo show up here!?!"

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3. Who speaks these lines? Tut! I have lost myself; I am not here; This is not Romeo, he's some other where.

He feels he is "not himself" because he is so distraught due to his unrequited love for Rosaline.

Explanation

He feels he is "not himself" because he is so distraught due to his unrequited love for Rosaline.

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5. What word in these lines means "disrespect"? Content thee, gentle coz, let him alone. 'A bears him like a portly gentleman, And, to say the truth, Verona brags of him To be virtuous and well-governed youth. I would not for the wealth of all this town Here in my house do him disparagement.

In these lines, the word "disparagement" means to belittle or criticize someone. The speaker is saying that they would not disrespect or criticize the person in question, even if it meant losing all their wealth.

Explanation

In these lines, the word "disparagement" means to belittle or criticize someone. The speaker is saying that they would not disrespect or criticize the person in question, even if it meant losing all their wealth.

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6. Who speaks these lines? My only love sprung from my only hate! Too early seen unknown, and known too late! Prodigious birth of love it is to me That I must love a loathed enemy.

She's thinking, "Oh poo! Of all the people for me to fall in love with! A Montague!"

Explanation

She's thinking, "Oh poo! Of all the people for me to fall in love with! A Montague!"

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7. Who speaks these lines? [M]y mind misgives Some consequence yet hanging in the stars Shall bitterly begin his fearful date With this night's revels and expire the term Of a despised life, closed in my breast, By some vile forfeit of untimely death.

This is what he says before entering the Capulet party; it explains why, in addition to his sadness over Rosaline, that he is reluctant to go (his dream).

Explanation

This is what he says before entering the Capulet party; it explains why, in addition to his sadness over Rosaline, that he is reluctant to go (his dream).

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9. Who is BEING DESCRIBED in these lines? With Cupid's arrow. She hath Dian's wit . . . O, she is rich in beauty; only poor That, when she dies, with beauty dies her store.

She has taken a vow of chastity.

Explanation

She has taken a vow of chastity.

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10. TO WHOM are these lines spoken? Content thee, gentle coz, let him alone. 'A bears him like a portly gentleman, And, to say truth, Verona brags of him To be virtuous and well-governed youth. I would not for the wealth of all this town Here in my house do him disparagement.

Capulet does not want Tybalt to fight and/or insult Romeo, who is generally a nice guy, in his house.

Explanation

Capulet does not want Tybalt to fight and/or insult Romeo, who is generally a nice guy, in his house.

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11. Who speaks these lines? O, then I see Queen Mab hath been with you. She is the fairies' midwife, and she comes In shape no bigger than an agate stone On the forefinger of an alderman, Drawn with a team of little atomies Over men's noses as they lie asleep.

This is the beginning of his famous Queen Mab speech.

Explanation

This is the beginning of his famous Queen Mab speech.

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12. Who speaks these lines? Content thee, gentle coz, let him alone. 'A bears him like a portly gentleman, And, to say truth, Verona brags of him To be virtuous and well-governed youth. I would not for the wealth of all this town Here in my house do him disparagement.

He is being rational, realizing Romeo is known for being "virtuous and well-governed."

Explanation

He is being rational, realizing Romeo is known for being "virtuous and well-governed."

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13. Who speaks these lines? But Montague is bound as well as I, In penalty alike; and 'tis not hard, I think, For men so old as we to keep the peace.

He thinks that since both he and Montague are old and face the same consequences, they can avoid fighting in the future.

Explanation

He thinks that since both he and Montague are old and face the same consequences, they can avoid fighting in the future.

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14. These lines have an example of what literary term? [M]y mind misgives Some consequence yet hanging in the stars Shall bitterly begin his fearful date With this night's revels and expire the term Of a despised life, closed in my breast, By some vile forfeit of untimely death.

Metaphor

Oxymoron

Pun

Couplet

Foreshadowing

Romeo thinks something is fated to happen at the party that will lead to his "untimely death." This is true: He meets and falls in love with Juliet.

Explanation

Romeo thinks something is fated to happen at the party that will lead to his "untimely death." This is true: He meets and falls in love with Juliet.

15. TO WHOM are these lines spoken? This night I hold an old accustomed feast, Whereto I have invited many a guest, Such as I love; and you among the store, One more, most welcome, makes my number more.

He's going to get the change to "woo" Juliet.

Explanation

He's going to get the change to "woo" Juliet.

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16. The following lines are an example of what device? Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight! For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night.

Metaphor

Oxymoron

Pun

Couplet

Foreshadowing

SIGHT / NIGHT

Explanation

SIGHT / NIGHT

17. The following lines have an example of what literary device? Romeo: The game was ne'er so fair, and I am done. Mercutio: Tut! Dun's the mouse, the constable's own word. / If thou art Dun, we'll draw thee from the mire.

Metaphor

Oxymoron

Pun

Couplet

Foreshadowing

DONE and DUN

Explanation

DONE and DUN