Question

in act 1, scene 1:
we learn that romeo is depressed because:
a. he is in love with rosaline, but she does not return his feelings (and has in fact sworn to live a life of chastity)
b. he is in love with rosaline, but he recently learned that she was unfaithful to him
c. he is in love with rosaline, but he learned that she is a capulet
d. he is in love with rosaline, but she will never marry because she wants to be a promiscuous spinster for the rest of her life

in act i, scene 1:
what penalty does prince escalus threaten if further violence breaks out between the capulets and the montagues?
a. a fine on those who participate in the violence
b. death to those who participate in the violence
c. loss of the participants’ lands and properties
d. exile of the participants from verona

Explanation:

For the first question: In Romeo and Juliet Act 1, Scene 1, Romeo mopes because his love Rosaline rejects him and has chosen a chaste life, refusing to return his affection.
For the second question: Prince Escalus explicitly threatens the death penalty for any Capulet or Montague who continues the violent feud in Verona in Act 1, Scene 1.

Answer:

1. a. he is in love with Rosaline, but she does not return his feelings (and has in fact sworn to live a life of chastity)
2. B. death to those who participate in the violence