Romeo & Juliet ACT 1 Scenes 1, 2 And 3

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1. In Act 1, Scene 1, who says, "Ay me! Sad hours seem long."?

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In Act 1, Scene 1 of the play, Romeo says, "Ay me! Sad hours seem long." This line is spoken by Romeo himself, expressing his melancholy and the feeling that time passes slowly when one is sad. It reflects Romeo's emotional state and sets the tone for his character as a lovesick and melancholic young man.

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This quiz focuses on Act 1, Scenes 1 to 3 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo & Juliet'. It assesses comprehension of character affiliations, key dialogues, and thematic elements, enhancing understanding and appreciation of this classic play.

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2. In Act 1 Scene 1, who says, "...o brawling love, o loving hate..."?

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In Act 1 Scene 1, Romeo says, "...o brawling love, o loving hate..." This quote reflects Romeo's conflicting emotions and inner turmoil. He is expressing his love for Rosaline while also feeling the pain and frustration that comes with unrequited love. The use of contradictory words like "brawling" and "loving" highlights the intense and contradictory nature of his feelings. This quote sets the tone for Romeo's character and foreshadows the tumultuous journey of love and passion that he will embark on throughout the play.

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3. The following quotations are about time. Who says each and to whom? "         Younger than you, Here in Verona, ladies of esteem Are made already mothers."?

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Lady Capulet says this quote to Juliet. She is informing Juliet that in Verona, girls younger than her are already becoming mothers, implying that Juliet should also consider getting married and starting a family.

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4. In Act 1, Scene 1, who says, "A crutch, a crutch! Why call you for a sword?" to whom and why?

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She says this to Capulet because she thinks he is too old too fight and would be better off asking for a walking stick!

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5. In Act 1 Scene 1, who says, "I serve a good a man as you."?

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In Act 1 Scene 1, Sampson says, "I serve a good a man as you." This statement suggests that Sampson is addressing someone and asserting that he serves a man who is equally as good as the person he is speaking to. This could be seen as a display of loyalty and pride in his service.

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6. "She hath not seen the change of fourteen years."

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Capulet is the correct answer because in this quote, he is referring to his daughter Juliet and stating that she has not yet reached the age of fourteen. This suggests that Capulet is aware of Juliet's age and is discussing it with either Lady Capulet, the Nurse, or Paris.

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7. "Younger than she are happy mothers made."

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Paris is the correct answer because in this quote from Capulet, he is referring to the fact that many women younger than Lady Capulet are already mothers and therefore happy. This implies that Paris, who is interested in marrying Juliet, is also younger than Lady Capulet and could potentially make her a happy mother as well.

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8. Which of the following is a Capulet?

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Tybalt is a Capulet because in William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet," Tybalt is a member of the Capulet family. He is Juliet's cousin and plays a significant role in the conflict between the Capulets and the Montagues. Abraham, Sampson, and Benvolio are characters from the play, but they do not belong to the Capulet family. Romeo, on the other hand, is a Montague, not a Capulet.

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9. In Act 1, Scene 1, who says, 'Throw your mistempered weapons to the ground."? 

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In Act 1, Scene 1, Prince Escalus of Verona says, "Throw your mistempered weapons to the ground." This statement suggests that Prince Escalus wants to put an end to the ongoing conflict between the two feuding families, the Montagues and the Capulets. By ordering the weapons to be thrown down, he is trying to prevent any further violence and restore peace in Verona.

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In Act 1, Scene 1, who says, "Ay me! Sad hours seem long."?
In Act 1 Scene 1, who says, "...o brawling love, o loving...
The following quotations are about time. Who says each and to whom?...
In Act 1, Scene 1, who says, "A crutch, a crutch! Why call you...
In Act 1 Scene 1, who says, "I serve a good a man as you."?
"She hath not seen the change of fourteen years."
"Younger than she are happy mothers made."
Which of the following is a Capulet?
In Act 1, Scene 1, who says, 'Throw your mistempered weapons to...
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