Act 3 Romeo and Juliet Quiz

1. At the beginning of scene 3, why does Benvolio think that there will be a fight?

• Benvolio had a bad feeling
• The weather was stormy
• They were hungry and irritable
• The Capulets are out and it's hot

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1. What does Mercutio accuse Benvolio of in lines 15-30?

• Benvolio is accused of being a coward
• Benvolio is accused of being a liar
• Benvolio is accused of being a thief
• Benvolio is accused of being quick to fight and having a fiery temper.

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1. When Tybalt and Mercutio first begin arguing, what does Benvolio try to do to them?

• Benvolio tries to mediate between them
• Benvolio tries to stop them from fighting saying that there in public, and that they should go to a private place, or just walk away.

• Benvolio tries to encourage them to fight
• Benvolio tries to join the fight

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1. What does Tybalt call Romeo?

• friend
• brother
• enemy
• villain

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1. Why won’t Romeo fight Tybalt?

• Romeo is under a spell that prevents him from fighting
• Romeo is not interested in fighting anymore
• Romeo won't fight Tybalt because they are now family and he loves him.

• Romeo is afraid of Tybalt's fighting skills

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1. What does Mercutio think is the reason Romeo refuses to fight?

• Mercutio thinks Romeo refuses to fight because he is a skilled fighter
• Mercutio thinks Romeo refuses to fight because he is coward

• Mercutio thinks Romeo refuses to fight because he is secretly in love with Tybalt
• Mercutio thinks Romeo refuses to fight because he is too busy eating

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Why does Mercutio keep repeating, “A plague o’ both your houses”?

• Mercutio is in love with Juliet
• Mercutio is happy with the feud between the Capulets and Montagues
• Mercutio is seeking revenge on the Capulets
• Mercutio is frustrated with the feud between the Capulets and Montagues and blames both families for his impending death.

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1. What does Romeo say that Juliet’s love has done to him?

• Juliet's love has made him week like a woman and softened his bravery.

• Juliet's love has made him feel weak and vulnerable.
• Juliet's love has made him feel indifferent and apathetic.
• Juliet's love has caused him to doubt his own abilities.

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Why does Romeo call himself “fortune’s fool”?

• Romeo calls himself 'fortune's fool' because he's unlucky.

• Romeo calls himself 'fortune's fool' because he is a skilled gambler.
• Romeo calls himself 'fortune's fool' because he believes he is lucky.
• Romeo calls himself 'fortune's fool' because he won a bet against fate.

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1. When Benvolio relates to the Prince what happened, what does he say Romeo tried to before Mercutio was killed?

• Romeo tried to stop the fight between Tybalt and Mercutio.
• Romeo tried to call for help
• Romeo tried to join the fight
• Romeo tried to run away

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