Romeo and Juliet Act 1 / Scene 1
Which two Capulet servants start the fight in Scene 1?
Sampson and Gregory
How old does Lord Capulet say Juliet is?
Hint: Textual
Not yet 14
Who recognizes Romeo’s voice during the party?
Tybalt
What is an oxymoron?
Two opposite words used together to create a new meaning.
Who is Juliet’s fiery cousin who dislikes the Montagues?
Tybalt
What physical gesture starts the fight, and what does it symbolize?
thumb biting, symbolizing insult and disrespect (equivalent to will also be accepted!)
This character shares a name with a classmate and according to Shakespeare she is invited to the feast.
Livia
Why does Lord Capulet refuse to let Tybalt attack Romeo?
Romeo has a good reputation and he does not want chaos at his party.
Which character uses oxymorons most often in Act 1?
Romeo
Who is the servant who cannot read the guest list and asks Romeo for help?
Peter
What does Benvolio say he is trying to do when he draws his sword?
Keep the peace
Why is Peter a wrong choice to deliver the invitations for the party?
He can not read
Who tells Juliet that Romeo is a Montague, and what exact information does she give about him?
The Nurse tells Juliet, saying he is the son of her enemy, a Montague.
Give me an example of an oxymoron not from the text
answers may vary
Who is the young nobleman who asks Lord Capulet for Juliet’s hand in marriage?
Paris
According to Benvolio and Lord Montague where has Romeo been seen walking?
Beneath the sycamore tree
Romeo says this plant is perfect for treating an injured shin
Plantain
How many years according to cousin Capulet has it been since he and Lord Capulet wore a mask?
30
Explain how "clearly confused" is an oxymoron
Clearly” means easy to understand or obvious
“Confused” means unclear or uncertain
So together, “clearly confused” combines two opposite ideas
Who are the people of Verona that join the fight in Scene 1 and help escalate the feud?
Citizens or Citizens of the Watch
According to Romeo you wouldn't ask this type of man to do what during a sad time?
You wouldn’t ask a sick man to “seriously” write out his will
Will Romeo attend the party and if so why?
So he can see Rosaline
What joke does Lord Capulet crack in order to make sure the ladies at the party will dance ?
They have corns on their feet
Name TWO oxymorons Romeo uses in Act 1, Scene 1, and explain what each reveals about his mindset.
loving hate,” “heavy lightness,” “cold fire,” “sick health,” “bright smoke.”
Which character is a Montague servant who fights the Capulets in Scene 1?
Abraham