Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" - Act 1 Themes and Literary Devices Quiz

Test your knowledge on Act 1 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'. Explore themes and literary devices with 15 questions.

#1

What is the primary theme explored in Act 1 of 'Romeo and Juliet'?

Love
Fate
Conflict
Family
#2

What is the name of the character who serves as the comedic relief in Act 1 of 'Romeo and Juliet'?

Mercutio
Tybalt
Benvolio
Friar Laurence
#3

Which family does Romeo belong to in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

Capulet
Montague
Verona
Mercutio
#4

What is the name of Juliet's cousin who is hot-headed and aggressive?

Benvolio
Mercutio
Tybalt
Paris
#5

Who delivers the famous 'O, swear not by the moon' speech in Act 1, Scene 2?

Romeo
Juliet
Friar Laurence
Lady Capulet
#6

Which literary device is evident in the following quote from Act 1: 'From forth the fatal loins of these two foes'?

Simile
Metaphor
Alliteration
Personification
#7

What does Romeo compare Juliet to when he first sees her at the Capulet's party in Act 1?

A jewel in an Ethiop's ear
A rose by any other name
A dove among crows
A bright angel
#8

What is the setting (location) of Act 1, Scene 1 in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

The Capulet's orchard
The marketplace
The Montague's house
The streets of Verona
#9

Which character tries to break up the opening fight in Act 1 of 'Romeo and Juliet'?

Prince Escalus
Romeo
Mercutio
Benvolio
#10

What is the name of the Prince of Verona in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

Paris
Mercutio
Tybalt
Escalus
#11

Which character delivers the famous 'O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!' speech in Act 1?

Tybalt
Mercutio
Romeo
Benvolio
#12

In Act 1, Scene 5, what does Juliet fear about the kiss she shares with Romeo?

That it was too hasty
That it was too long
That it was too public
That it was too passionate
#13

In Act 1, Scene 3, who advises Juliet about marriage and love?

Lady Capulet
Nurse
Mercutio
Friar Laurence
#14

In Act 1, Scene 4, Romeo and his friends plan to sneak into which event hosted by the Capulets?

Wedding
Funeral
Masquerade ball
Feast
#15

In Act 1, Scene 5, who recognizes Romeo and realizes he is a Montague at the Capulet party?

Tybalt
Lord Capulet
Juliet
Benvolio

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