RJ Act I questions and character chart.docx - Name Romeo...

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Romeo and Juliet
Act 1 Questions
Answer the questions thoroughly in complete sentences .
Scene 1
1. What is the insult that insights the fight at the beginning of the play? What is this compared to in today’s
insults?
2. What does Benvolio try to do? In one word, how would you describe him?
3. What does Tybalt do in response to Benvolio? How would you describe Tybalt?
4. Prince Escalus threatens the families with _______________ if they fight again. 5. Who does Romeo love and why can’t he have her?
Scene 2
1. What has Paris asked of Lord Capulet?
2. What is Lord Capulet’s response?

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3. The Capulets are having a ________________ that night.
4. What does Benvolio want Romeo to do?
Scene 3
1. Who is like a mother to Juliet? Why?
2. What does Lady Capulet ask Juliet?
3. How does Juliet respond?
Scene 4
1. Describe Romeo’s mood.
2. Who does Mercutio tell the boys about? What is his