R&J Act 1 quotes

Question 1

Act 1:
Q: How is Benvolio portrayed as a peacemaker in the brawl in Verona?

Answer 1

Act 1:
A: “Part, fools! Put up your swords. You know not what you do.”

Question 2

Act 1:
Q: What quote shows Tybalt’s aggressive and fiery character and his hatred for the Montagues?

Answer 2

Act 1:
A: “What, drawn, and talk of peace? I hate the word, As I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee.”

Question 3

Act 1:
Q: What does the Prince say to warn the families about disturbing the peace in Verona again?

Answer 3

Act 1:
A: “Three civil brawls, bred of an airy word, By thee, old Capulet, and Montague, Have thrice disturbed the quiet of our streets…. If ever you disturb our streets again, Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace.”

Question 4

Act 1:
Q: How is Romeo portrayed as a typical adolescent lover according to Montague?

Answer 4

Act 1:
A: “Many a morning hath he there been seen, With tears augmenting the fresh morning’s dew, Adding to clouds more clouds with his deep sighs.”

Question 5

Act 1:
Q: What does Paris say to persuade Capulet to allow him to marry Juliet?

Answer 5

Act 1:
A: “Younger than she are happy mothers made.”

Question 6

Act 1:
Q: How does Romeo describe his love for Rosaline?

Answer 6

Act 1:
A: “One fairer than my love! — The all-seeing sun Ne’er saw her match since the first world begun.”

Question 7

Act 1:
Q: What quote shows Rosaline’s unrequited love for Romeo?

Answer 7

Act 1:
A: “Out of her favour where I am in love.”

Question 8

Act 1:
Q: What advice does Benvolio give to Romeo about Rosaline?

Answer 8

Act 1:
A: “Compare her face with some that I shall show, And I will make thee think thy swan a crow.”

Question 9

Act 1:
Q: How does Juliet respond to the proposed marriage to Paris?

Answer 9

Act 1:
A: “I’ll look to like, if looking liking move; But no more deep will I endart mine eye Than your consent gives strength to make it fly.”

Question 10

Act 1:
Q: What sinister premonition does Romeo have before attending the Capulet ball?

Answer 10

Act 1:
A: “…for my mind misgives Some consequence yet hanging in the stars Shall bitterly begin his fearful date With this night’s revels…”

Question 11

Act 1:
Q: What does Romeo say when he sees Juliet for the first time?

Answer 11

Act 1:
A: “Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight, For I ne’er saw true beauty till this night.”

Question 12

Act 1:
Q: What does Tybalt say when he decides to leave Romeo alone at the ball?

Answer 12

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A: “I will withdraw, but this intrusion shall Now seeming sweet convert to bitterest gall.”

Question 13

Act 1:
Q: How does Juliet foreshadow the tragic consequences of the night?

Answer 13

Act 1:
A: “My grave is like to be my wedding bed.”

Question 14

Act 1:
Q: How does Juliet react upon learning that Romeo is a Montague?

Answer 14

Act 1:
A: “My only love sprung from my only hate.”