SparkNotes: Romeo and Juliet: Act 1, scene 1 Quiz: Quick Quiz

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Which gesture starts the fight between the Montagues and the Capulets at the beginning of the play

The finger
Chin-flicking
Thumb-biting
Knuckle-cracking

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Why does Benvolio draw his sword in the street

To stop the fight before it begins
To protect himself from Tybalt
To attack Samson and Gregory
To defend the Montagues' honor

3 of 5
Which character claims to hate peace

Paris
Mercutio
Samson
Tybalt

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Who stops the street battle

Benvolio
Prince Escalus
Capulet
Lady Montague

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Why is Romeo so melancholy when the play begins

He loves Rosaline but she doesn't love him.
He and Juliet are in love but cannot be together.
He feels guilty about missing the fight with the Capulets.
He knows he has hurt Juliet's feelings by killing Tybalt.

Romeo and Juliet

1 of 5
Which gesture starts the fight between the Montagues and the Capulets at the beginning of the play

2 of 5
Why does Benvolio draw his sword in the street

3 of 5
Which character claims to hate peace

4 of 5
Who stops the street battle

5 of 5
Why is Romeo so melancholy when the play begins

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1 of 5 Which gesture starts the fight between the Montagues and the Capulets at the beginning of the play

2 of 5 Why does Benvolio draw his sword in the street

3 of 5 Which character claims to hate peace

4 of 5 Who stops the street battle

5 of 5 Why is Romeo so melancholy when the play begins

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No Fear Romeo and Juliet NO FEAR

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Romeo: Character Analysis CHARACTERS

Plot Analysis MAIN IDEAS

Are Romeo and Juliet really in love? MAIN IDEAS

Quotes by Theme QUOTES

Themes MAIN IDEAS

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1 of 5
Which gesture starts the fight between the Montagues and the Capulets at the beginning of the play

2 of 5
Why does Benvolio draw his sword in the street

3 of 5
Which character claims to hate peace

4 of 5
Who stops the street battle

5 of 5
Why is Romeo so melancholy when the play begins