Romeo And Juliet Acts I-III Quiz

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Quiz over Acts I-III in order of play.

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1.

What do we learn from the Prologue?
- A.
  
  Two families are feuding.
- B.
  
  Nothing can remove the feud except the children's death.
- C.
  
  Two lovers take their life.
- D.
  
  All of the above.
2.

Who begins the fighting in Act I, Scene I?
- A.
  
  Benvolio and Tybalt
- B.
  
  Sampson, Gregory, and Abram
- C.
  
  Benvolio, Abram and Sampson
- D.
  
  Sampson, Tybalt and Gregory
3.

Who says this line, "What, drawn, and talk of peace? I hate the word / As I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee."
4.

In Act I, what does the prince say the punishment will be if another fight happens in the streets?
- A.
  
  Banishment
- B.
  
  Jail
- C.
  
  Death
- D.
  
  A fine
5.

What literary element is included in the following lines: "O heavy lighness, serious vanity, / misshapen chaos of well-seeming forms, / feather of lead, bright smoke, cold fire, sick health, / still-waking sleep, that is not what it is!"
- A.
  
  Oxymoron
- B.
  
  Similie
- C.
  
  Pun
- D.
  
  Foreshadow
6.

Who says the lines: "But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart; / My will to her consent is but a part"?
7.

How do Benvolio and Romeo know about the party at the Capulet's?
- A.
  
  Mercutio tells them about it.
- B.
  
  They receive an invitation from the Capulets.
- C.
  
  The Capulet's servant has them read the the invitation for him.
- D.
  
  Juliet invited Romeo
8.

Why does Benvolio want Romeo to crash the Capulet’s party?
- A.
  
  So they can get into a fight with Tybalt.
- B.
  
  So he can check out other women.
- C.
  
  So Romeo can see Rosaline.
- D.
  
  So Romeo can meet Juliet.
9.

When Romeo says, “My mind misgives some consequence yet hanging in the stars shall bitterly begin his fearful date with this night’s revels,” what example of a literary element is this?
- A.
  
  Pun
- B.
  
  Foreshadow
- C.
  
  Oxymoron
- D.
  
  Metaphor
10.

Who recognizes Romeo at the party?
11.

Who is Romeo talking to when he says, "Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon, / Who is already sick and pale with grief / That thou her maid art far more fair that she."
- A.
  
  Juliet
- B.
  
  Benvolio
- C.
  
  Mercutio
- D.
  
  Himself
12.

In the balcony scene, Act II, Scene II, when Romeo says, "The exchange of thy love's faithful vow for mine," what does he want?
- A.
  
  To spend the night with her
- B.
  
  To marry her
- C.
  
  To ask her out on a date
- D.
  
  To exchange phone numbers
13.

Why does the Friar agree to marry Romeo and Juliet secretly?
- A.
  
  He can tell they really love each other.
- B.
  
  Romeo keeps bugging him until he agrees.
- C.
  
  He hopes their families will stop fighting.
- D.
  
  He wants to make the families angry.
14.

Who sends a letter challenging Romeo?
- A.
  
  Tybalt
- B.
  
  Mercutio
- C.
  
  Capulet
- D.
  
  Paris
15.

Why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt?
- A.
  
  He is afraid because Tybalt is a good swordsman.
- B.
  
  He told Juliet he wouldn't fight anyone.
- C.
  
  He doesn't want to get in trouble with the prince.
- D.
  
  He loves Tybalt too much to kill him.
16.

Why does Mercutio fight Tybalt in the book version?
- A.
  
  Mercutio stepped in because Romeo would not
- B.
  
  Tybalt insulted Mercutio
- C.
  
  Mercutio is defending Romeo
- D.
  
  Mercutio is attacked by Tybalt
17.

What happens to Mercutio and how?
- A.
  
  He dies because Romeo accidently stabbed him.
- B.
  
  He runs away so he will not face punishment from the prince.
- C.
  
  He dies because Tybalt stabbed him.
- D.
  
  He runs away so he doesn't fight anyone.
18.

Who says the line, "Either thou or I, or both, must go with him"?
19.

What is Romeo's punishment for killing Tybalt?
20.

When we find out that Capulet has arranged for Juliet to be married, what literary element is used?
- A.
  
  Oxymoron
- B.
  
  Symbol
- C.
  
  Metaphor
- D.
  
  Dramatic Irony
21.

What is Juliet's reaction to the arranged marriage to Paris and what does she decide to do?
- A.
  
  Tells her father she will do as he wishes and will marry Paris.
- B.
  
  Tells her father that she doesn't want to marry Paris and goes to Friar Laurence's cell.
- C.
  
  Tells her father that she hates him for arranging the marriage and runs away from home.
- D.
  
  Tells her father that she doesn't want to marry Paris and runs away to be with Romeo.