Romeo and Juliet Act III

Why does Benvolio suggest he and Mercutio return home?

• The day is hot and causes the blood to boil

• He is tired

• They need to find Romeo

• the pair cannot escape a brawl if they run into the Capulets

Who attempts to move the fight to a private place?

• Mercutio

• Benvolio

• Nurse

• Tybalt

Which choice BEST shows how Romeo acts with Tybalt?

• Courteous

• Sincere

• Illtempered

• Vague

Romeo agrees to duel with Tybalt.

• True

• False

Why does Mercutio challenge Tybalt?

• To back Romeo

• Because he was angered at Romeos behavior

• To defend his honor and his friends honor

• All of the above

Which piece of figurative language goes with Mercutio's line "Ask for me in the morning and you will find me a grave man"?

• Irony

• Pun

• Metaphor

• Symbolism

What is the irony in Mercutio's death?

• Romeo caused it by trying to stop the fight

• Romeo did not stop the fight

• Romeo ran away

• Romeo thought it best

Who avenges Mercutio's death?

• Juliet

• Prince

• Benvolio

• Romeo

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

Benvolio tells the truth about the fight and who killed who.

• True

• False

What punishment does the Prince give Romeo?

• Banishment

• Death

• Jail

• Slavery