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What does the introductory scene with Gregory and Sampson reveal about the feud between the Capulets and Montagues
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It is more a matter of petty pride than true animosity
It is so deep that it affects the servants of the houses
It is only a concern for the heads of the families
It is a misunderstanding that can be resolved through communication
How do Sampson and Gregory plan to provoke the Montagues into a fight?
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By directly challenging them to a duel
By insulting their family name
By frowning at them and biting their thumbs
By spreading false rumors about the Montagues
What does Benvolio attempt to do when he enters and sees the Capulet and Montague servingmen beginning to fight?
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Break up the fight between the two parties
Join the fight on the side of the Montagues
Encourage the Capulets to continue fighting
Convince Tybalt to settle the quarrel peacefully
How do Benvolio and Tybalt differ in their attitudes toward the feud between their houses?
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Benvolio is quick to anger while Tybalt is calm and peace-seeking
Both Benvolio and Tybalt are eager to continue the fighting
Both Benvolio and Tybalt try to find diplomatic solutions to their families' issues
Benvolio seeks peace while Tybalt is aggressive and antagonistic
What does Prince Escalus demand from the Montagues and Capulets when he arrives on the scene of the conflict?
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To end their feud and make peace
To lay down their weapons and stop fighting
To choose representatives for a final duel
To pay a fine for disrupting the peace in Verona
What does the conversation that Benvolio, Montague, and Lady Montague just after the fight with the Capulets reveal about Romeo's character?
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He is a social person focused above all on finding love
He is focused on resolving the feud between the families
He is a loner who is isolated in his own emotions
He is aggressive and eager to engage in fights
After noticing drops of blood from the previous skirmish between the Montagues and Capulets, what does Romeo suggest to Benvolio about fighting?
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Fighting is always the result of misunderstandings
Fighting is motivated more often by love than hatred
Fighting can usually be resolved through diplomatic means
Fighting is necessary to uphold family honor
What does Romeo reveal to Benvolio about the woman he loves?
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She is secretly in love with a Capulet
She is already married to someone else
She told Romeo that his love is a waste of her time
She has sworn to remain a virgin
What does the language that Romeo uses in his speeches about love to Benvolio in Act 1, scene 1 suggest about Romeo's relationship to love at this early part of the play?
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His concept of love is somewhat clichéd and superficial
He talks about love but is really moved by lust
He is lying to himself about his love for Rosaline
He uses romantic love as an excuse to be alone
