Romeo And Juliet: Prologue, Act I Scene I And II Quiz

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What type of play is "Romeo and Juliet"
- A. comedy
- B. history
- C. comedic tragedy
- D. romantic tragedy

About This Quiz

This quiz on 'Romeo and Juliet' covers the prologue and the first two scenes of Act I, testing knowledge on the play's genre, key characters, and the initial plot developments. It assesses understanding of Shakespeare's language, character relationships, and poetic forms.

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What is happening on the streets of Verona at the beginning of the play?
- A. Romeo and Tybalt are fighting
- B. The houses of Montegue and Capulet are discussing their friendship
- C. members of the Montegue and Capulet family are fighting
- D. Benvolio and Romeo are fighting
Correct Answer

A. C. members of the Montegue and Capulet family are fighting

Explanation

At the beginning of the play, members of the Montegue and Capulet family are fighting on the streets of Verona. This sets the stage for the ongoing feud between the two families and foreshadows the conflict that will drive the plot of the play. The fighting between the Montegues and Capulets introduces the audience to the deep-seated animosity between the two families and establishes the tense and volatile atmosphere in Verona.

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3.

What is Benvolio's relation to Romeo?
- A. cousins
- B. brothers
- C. no relation
- D. his servent
Correct Answer

A. A. cousins

Explanation

Benvolio's relation to Romeo is that they are cousins.

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4.

What form is the prologue written as?
- A. in rhyme
- B. a sonnet
- C. a limmerick
- D. an introduction
Correct Answer

A. B. a sonnet

Explanation

The prologue is written as a sonnet. A sonnet is a specific form of poetry that consists of 14 lines and follows a strict rhyme scheme. It typically expresses a single theme or idea and often explores themes of love, beauty, or the passage of time. The fact that the prologue is written as a sonnet suggests that it is meant to be a poetic and artistic introduction to the rest of the work.

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5.

What house does Romeo belong to?
- A. Capulet
- B. Verona
- C. Montegue
- D. Escalus
Correct Answer

A. C. Montegue

Explanation

Romeo belongs to the house of Montegue. This is evident from the famous play "Romeo and Juliet" written by William Shakespeare. The Montegues and Capulets are two feuding families in Verona, Italy, and Romeo is a member of the Montegue family. The play revolves around the forbidden love between Romeo, a Montegue, and Juliet, a Capulet.

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6.

What house does Juliet belong to?
- A. Capulet
- B. Verona
- C. Montegue
- D. Escalus
Correct Answer

A. A. Capulet

Explanation

Juliet belongs to the Capulet house. This is evident from the famous play "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, where Juliet is a member of the Capulet family. The play revolves around the tragic love story between Juliet and Romeo, who is from the rival Montague family. The feud between the Capulets and Montagues is a central conflict in the play, highlighting Juliet's affiliation with the Capulet house.

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7.

Following the disturbance, the Prince is prompted to make a new decree? What is this decree?
- A. if ever they fight again, they will pay with their lives
- B. if ever they fight again, they will be expelled from the city
- C. if ever they fight again, they all will go to jail
- D. if ever they fight again, they will pay a heavy fine
Correct Answer

A. A. if ever they fight again, they will pay with their lives

Explanation

After the disturbance, the Prince decides to make a new decree that states if there is any more fighting, the offenders will be sentenced to death.

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8.

Who is Romeo in love with and why is he so down?
- A. Juliet; she doesn't love him back
- B. Juliet; she loves someone else
- C. Rosaline; she loves someone else
- D. Rosaline; she doesn't love him back
Correct Answer

A. D. Rosaline; she doesn't love him back

Explanation

Romeo is in love with Rosaline because she doesn't love him back. This is evident from the fact that Romeo is described as being "so down." His sadness and despair suggest that he is experiencing unrequited love, which means that his feelings for Rosaline are not reciprocated.

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9.

Benvolio has an idea to cure Romeo's heartache. What does he suggest?
- A. Find someone to convince her to love him.
- B. Find someone else to love.
- C. Find someone to ask why she does not love him
- D. Find her and convince her.
Correct Answer

A. B. Find someone else to love.

Explanation

Benvolio suggests that Romeo should find someone else to love in order to cure his heartache.

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10.

Why has Paris come to see Lord Capulet? What is his response?
- A. to ask Capulet for money; no you are too young
- B. to ask Capulet to throw a party; no you are to old
- C. to ask Capulet for his daughter's hand in marriage;no she is too young
- D. to ask for his nurse's hand in marriage; no she is too old
Correct Answer

A. C. to ask Capulet for his daughter's hand in marriage;no she is too young

Explanation

Paris has come to see Lord Capulet to ask for his daughter's hand in marriage. Lord Capulet's response is that she is too young to be married.

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11.

What does Romeo find out when he reads the invitation of the servant?
- A. Juliet will be at the party
- B. Romeo is invited to the party
- C. Benvolio is invited to the party
- D. Rosalind is invited to the party
Correct Answer

A. D. Rosalind is invited to the party
12.

What does Benvolio suggest and why?
- A. that Romeo go to the party to meet Juliet
- B. that Romeo go to the party to meet new girls
- C. that Romeo go to the party to meet Rosaline
- D. that Romeo not to to the party
Correct Answer

A. B. that Romeo go to the party to meet new girls

Explanation

Benvolio suggests that Romeo go to the party to meet new girls. This is because Benvolio knows that Romeo is infatuated with Rosaline, who has rejected his advances. Benvolio believes that by attending the party and meeting other girls, Romeo might be able to move on from his unrequited love and find someone else who can reciprocate his feelings.

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Romeo And Juliet: Prologue, Act I Scene I And II Quiz

What type of play is "Romeo and Juliet"

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What is happening on the streets of Verona at the beginning of the play?

What is Benvolio's relation to Romeo?

What form is the prologue written as?

What house does Romeo belong to?

What house does Juliet belong to?

Following the disturbance, the Prince is prompted to make a new decree? What is this decree?

Who is Romeo in love with and why is he so down?

Benvolio has an idea to cure Romeo's heartache. What does he suggest?

Why has Paris come to see Lord Capulet? What is his response?

What does Romeo find out when he reads the invitation of the servant?

What does Benvolio suggest and why?