Romeo & Juliet Act 1 Scene 4 and 5

Question 1

What lines indicate that Romeo was not really in love with Rosalin?

Answer 1

For I never saw true beauty till this night. Romeo saw this when he saw Juliet

Question 2

Tybalt’s anger at the presence of a Montague bears out the hot-tempered nature of his character. Give the line that reveals what action he would like to take.

Answer 2

Tybalt said, “To strike him dead I hold it not a sin.”

Question 3

What does Lord Capulet’s acceptance of Romeo’s presence tell you about him?

Answer 3

He is willing to let a Montague at his party because he wants fued to end.

Question 4

What kind of reputation does Romeo have?

Answer 4

good

Question 5

Juliet does not admit to Nurse that she has fallen in love with Romeo. Why do you think this is so? Would she be more likely to tell Nurse or her mother?

Answer 5

She is trying not to make it obvious so the Nurse doesn’t go tell her mother. Nurse because of their relationship

Question 6

Explain lines 134-135: “Go ask his name. If he be married/ My grave is like to be my marriage bed.”

Answer 6

Doesn’t want to marry anyone else.

Question 7

Predict what problems lie ahead for Romeo and Juliet

Answer 7

someone could die
sneak around
Paris- engaged to Juliet
Tybalt might seek vengeance on Romeo.

Question 8

Scene 4

Answer 8

Romeo has premonition that there will be something bad happen at the ball.