Questions and Answers
What happens in Act 1 Scene 1 that leads to a brawl?
Servants from the Capulet household boast and fight with Montague servants. Benvolio attempts to stop them but is attacked by Tybalt, leading to a brawl.
What condition does Capulet place on Count Paris regarding his desire to marry Juliet in Act 1 Scene 2?
Capulet permits Paris to court Juliet as long as she agrees and they cannot marry until she is 16.
Does Juliet readily accept her mother's suggestion to marry Paris in Act 1 Scene 3?
False
What concerns Romeo regarding going to the Capulet party in Act 1 Scene 4?
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What happens when Romeo and Juliet first meet at the Capulet feast in Act 1 Scene 5?
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Study Notes
Act 1 Scene 1
- Servants from the Capulet household provoke a fight with Montague servants.
- Benvolio attempts to stop the brawl but is attacked by Tybalt, escalating the conflict to include the heads of both families.
- The Prince intervenes, declaring that the next disturbance will result in execution.
- Introduces Romeo, who is infatuated with Rosaline Capulet; Benvolio suggests moving on to a new love.
Act 1 Scene 2
- Count Paris seeks permission from Lord Capulet to marry Juliet, age 13.
- Capulet agrees but insists Juliet must consent and they should wait two years until she is 16.
- Capulet gives a servant a guest list for an upcoming feast; the illiterate servant asks Romeo to read it.
- Romeo discovers Rosaline's name on the list and decides to attend the Capulet’s feast.
Act 1 Scene 3
- Lady Capulet and the Nurse discuss Juliet's potential marriage to Paris.
- The Nurse believes Juliet is too young but Lady Capulet views marriage as a priority.
- Juliet expresses reluctance toward marriage but does not refuse the idea outright.
Act 1 Scene 4
- Romeo and his friends, wearing masks, prepare to crash the Capulet party.
- Romeo feels depressed over Rosaline and expresses disinterest in dancing, despite his friends' encouragement.
- He shares a troubling dream that foreshadows misfortune, which Mercutio dismisses as irrelevant.
Act 1 Scene 5
- The Capulet feast is in full swing; guests are greeted and entertained by Lord Capulet.
- Romeo sees Juliet and instantly falls in love, while Tybalt recognizes Romeo and wants to confront him.
- Capulet defends Romeo, seeing him as a respectable guest, and prevents Tybalt from attacking.
- Romeo and Juliet meet, share a kiss, and realize their families' feud could complicate their love, foreshadowing the consequences of their relationship.
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Dive into the key events of Act 1 in 'Romeo and Juliet'. This quiz covers the initial conflict between the Capulets and Montagues, the introduction of main characters, and the tumultuous setting that leads to future tragedies. Test your knowledge and grasp of the plot with flashcards focused on these pivotal moments.
