Act 1 Questions
Act 1 Questions
2. What started the fight in the street between the servants of the Capulets and Montagues?
Describe the personalities of Tybalt and Benvolio. How are they different?
3. Summarize Prince Escalus’s speech on page 30. Who is he? How does he feel about the feuding?
4. What has Romeo’s behavior been lately based on the conversation between Benvolio and Montague
that has them so concerned?
5. What information does Benvolio get from Romeo about his mood lately?
6. What type of figurative language does Romeo use in his first speech on page 36? List 3 examples.
Why do you think he uses this type of language at this point?
2. How does Lord Capulet feel about the feud at this time of this life?
5. What do Benvolio and Romeo learn from the Clown (the Capulet’s servant) by accident?
6. Why does Benvolio want Romeo to attend the Capulet party? Why does Romeo agree to go?
2. Who does Romeo see at the Capulet party that stands out to him? What is his opinion of this
person?
Based on this, was Romeo really in love with Rosaline? How can you tell?
5. Describe the encounter between Romeo and Juliet. Why is Romeo’s happiness short-lived?
7. What problems do you think lie ahead for Romeo and Juliet?
8. Now that Romeo and Juliet know each other’s identities, how do you think they should proceed?
Should they attempt a relationship? Why/why not?