Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Quiz

• The prologue introduces two feuding noble families, the Capulets and Montagues, and their ancient grudge
• Romeo and Juliet, the star-crossed lovers, will end the feud through their tragic deaths
• In Act 1 Scene 1, servants from the Capulet and Montague households engage in a brawl
• Benvolio, Lord Montague's cousin, tries to stop the fight but more Capulets arrive, escalating the conflict
• Prince Escalus arrives and stops the fighting, threatening execution for those responsible if it happens again
• Romeo reveals to Benvolio in Scene 1 that he is in love with Rosaline, who does not reciprocate his feelings
• In Act 1 Scene 2, Lord Capulet discusses Paris's desire to marry Juliet, but is cautious as she's not yet 14
• Capulet invites Paris to a feast to woo Juliet and considers her feelings
• Romeo and Benvolio enter, discussing Romeo's love for Rosaline, and Peter, Capulet's servant, struggles to read the invitation
• Capulet's decision to marry Juliet to Paris conforms to patriarchal expectations
• In Act 1 Scene 3, Lady Capulet helps Juliet prepare for the feast and encourages her to consider Paris as a suitor
• Juliet shows caution towards marriage, but ultimately agrees to consider Paris
• A servant announces the beginning of the feast, setting up the introduction of the three main female characters.- Romeo, Benvolio, and Mercutio from Montague household attend Capulet ball with masks to conceal identities
• Romeo speaks of love sickness, Mercutio mocks him with sexually provocative jokes and imaginative fairy tale descriptions
• Mercutio showcases his talent as a wordsmith offering pessimistic views contrasting Romeo's idealistic love visions
• Romeo expresses concern about future consequences of night's activities and foreshadowing of tragic ending in reference to stars and Fate
• Capulet ball begins, Romeo is captivated by Juliet's appearance, they touch hands and share a romantic exchange filled with religious metaphors
• Juliet identifies Romeo as Montague, both are infatuated but anguished by their enemy status
• Romeo and Juliet engage in a sonnet conversation emphasizing the depth of their feelings and religious imagery, kiss.

Test your knowledge of Act 1 of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet with this quiz. Explore the key events, character interactions, and themes from the prologue to the Capulet ball.