Romeo & Juliet: Act I Quiz

  1. What's the purpose of the Prologue?
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  2. Which Montague tried to stop the fight in Scene 1, and which Capulet challenges him to a fight?
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  3. What does Romeo tell Benvolio is the cause of his melancholy (sadness)?
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  4. What request does Paris make of Lord Capulet?
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  5. Why does Benvolio think Romeo should attend the Capulet's feast?
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  6. At the end of the act, what does Juliet discover about Romeo?
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Who said it, and what is he/she talking about?

  1. "If ever you disturb our streets again,
    Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace."

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  2. "Thou wast the prettiest babe that e'er I nursed.
    And I might live to see thee married once,
    I have my wish."

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  3. "Oh then I see Queen Mab hath been with you.
    She is the fairies' midwife."

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  4. "...For my mind misgives
    Some consequence, yet hanging in the stars,
    Shall bitterly begin his fearful date
    With this nigth's revels."

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  5. "O she doth teach the torches to burn bright!
    It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night
    As a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear--"

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  6. "My only love sprung from my only hate."
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