Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

by

William Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet: Act 1, Scene 5 Quiz 6 questions

Read our modern English translation.
Test your knowledge of Act 1, Scene 5. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
How does Capulet react to the unexpected guests at his party?
1 of 6
He kicks them out
He keeps an eye on them
He welcomes them
He ignores them
What does Romeo's swift transfer of his affections from Rosaline to Juliet suggest about him?
2 of 6
He is easily and superficially moved by love
He is extremely in tune with his feelings
He had been sheltered until this moment
He knows true beauty when he sees it
Why does Capulet refuse to let Tybalt confront Romeo at the party?
3 of 6
Capulet wants the party to be a success and to stay in the good graces of Prince Escalus
Capulet wishes Tybalt was smarter and more strategic in his actions
Capulet believes that Romeo is the better duelist than Tybalt and does not want Tybalt to get injured
Capulet wants Tybalt to confront Romeo after the party when he will not be blamed
What does Romeo compare Juliet's hand to when he first approaches her?
4 of 6
A rose
A holy shrine
A deep ocean
A precious gem
What is a possible interpretation of what Juliet means when she says Romeo kisses "by th' book"?
5 of 6
He kisses so well that it makes the act seem holy
He kisses as if he learned how to do it from reading a book
Both A and B
Neither A or B
In what situation do Romeo and Juliet both find themselves when they realize that they have fallen in love with the heir of their own family's chief rival?
6 of 6
Realizing that their love is doomed and cannot continue
Understanding that their sudden love faces serious societal obstacles
Recognizing that nothing is more exciting than forbidden love
Wishing that they could run away together to escape their problems