2. Who do Sampson and Gregory first encounter in the city square in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Prince Escalus.
(b) Romeo and Juliet.
(c) Abram and Balthasar, of the Montagues.
(d) Capulet and Montague.

3. Who arrives to talk to Romeo in Act 2, Scene 4?
(a) The Nurse.
(b) Montague.
(c) The friar.
(d) Tybalt.

4. When will Paris will get his first chance to woo Juliet?
(a) At the Prince's party that evening.
(b) At Friar Lawrence's cell.
(c) At Capulet's party that evening.
(d) At his wedding to Juliet.

5. At the beginning of the play, Montague and Lady Montague are concerned about Romeo because _________.
(a) He has been part of so many brawls recently.
(b) He hides in his room and has been miserable lately.
(c) He is in love with Rosaline, of whom they do not approve.
(d) He refuses to leave the house.

6. The first action Romeo takes at the Capulet party is to do what?
(a) Ask Capulet for permission to dance with Juliet.
(b) Ask Tybalt who Juliet is.
(c) Ask a servant who Juliet is.
(d) Ask a servant where Tybalt is.

7. The Capulet servant tells Romeo and Benvolio they may attend the party if ___________________.
(a) They are not of the house of Montague.
(b) They arrive early and hide from Capulet.
(c) They agree to deliver the invitations for him.
(d) They can sneak in without being caught.

8. The girl Romeo loves "has Dian's wit," which means _______.
(a) She is a disciple of the goddess Diana, and will therefore become a nun.
(b) She is interested in marriage only if it improves her social standing.
(c) She is much smarter than Romeo.
(d) She is chaste, and therefore not interested in an affair with Romeo.

9. Why must Romeo and Juliet must "steal" their love?
(a) They cannot reveal it legally.
(b) They have to hide their love from Rosaline.
(c) They do not really know each other.
(d) They cannot reveal it to either family.

10. Prince Escalus declares that the next time the families disturb the peace, they will pay ________.
(a) With their lives.
(b) For all the damage done.
(c) A hefty fine.
(d) In heavy prison sentences.

11. Capulet allows that his consent is one part of the courtship agreement, but the other part is ___________.
(a) Juliet's dowry.
(b) The Prince's permission.
(c) Lady Capulet's permission.
(d) Juliet's consent.

12. What "extremities" do Romeo and Juliet overcome in their love for one another?
(a) The violence and hatred between their families.
(b) Their social classes.
(c) The competition between families for the Prince's favor.
(d) The distance between their homes.

13. What does the nurse say about the man who is lucky enough to marry Juliet?
(a) He will have to gain her father's approval.
(b) He will gain her money with the marriage.
(c) He will have to fight Tybalt first.
(d) He will have to compete with Paris.

14. Which friend of Romeo's is on Capulet's list of invited guests?
(a) Benvolio.
(b) Montague.
(c) Mercutio.
(d) Tybalt.

15. Romeo's last speech during Act 1, Scene 4 reveals what?
(a) He fears Mercutio will come to an unfortunate end.
(b) He fears something bad will happen as a result of the night's activities.
(c) He fears he will never find his future wife if they do not get to the party soon.
(d) He fears he will never earn Rosaline's love.