Romeo & Juliet - Act 1

Question 1

Setting

Answer 1

Verona, Italy

Question 2

Family Tree

Answer 2

Montague
Romeo - Protagonist
Lord Montague - Father
Lady Montague - Mother
Benvolio - Cousin

Capulet
Juliet - Protagonist
Lord Capulet - Father
Lady Capulet - Mother
Tybalt - Cousin

Neither
Mercutio - Friend of Romeo
Nurse
Paris - Prince
Friar Lawrence - Priest

Question 3

Scene 1 Summarization

Answer 3

1. A fight breaks out between the servants of the Montague and Capulet families.
2. Benvolio tries to bring peace
3. Tybalt escalates the situation
4. The Prince comes in, warning that further disturbances will be punished.
5. After the fight, Romeo is absent and sad because he loves Rosaline, who does not have the same feelings.
6. Benvolio encourages Romeo to move on and find someone else.

Question 4

Scene 2 Summarization

Answer 4

1. Paris seeks permission from Lord Capulet to marry Juliet
2. Capulet hesitates, saying she is too young at just thirteen and asks Paris to wait two years.
3. Sends Peter (a servant) to invite guests to the Capulet party, but the servant struggles to read the guest list.
4. Romeo and Benvolio meet the servant, learn about the party, and decide to attend, with Romeo hoping to see Rosaline*.

Question 5

What does Benvolio tell Romeo to encourage him

Answer 5

1. Benvolio tells Romeo to forget Rosaline, believing that meeting other beautiful women at the Capulet party will help him heal.
2. He encourages Romeo to embrace new experiences and enjoy life, suggesting that the party is a great opportunity to socialize and possibly find someone new who could bring him happiness.