The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act 3

What is Benvolio's primary function in the play?

• to defend the Capulets

• to keep the peace

• to arrange secret meetings between Romeo and Juliet

• to annoy the Nurse

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Why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt initially?

• They are related

• He fears Prince Escalus's retribution

• Mercutio is more than willing to do so.

• Juliet has forbidden him from doing so

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What does a dying Mercutio mean when he repeats “A plague o’ both your houses" ?

• Both families are responsible, and therefore should both be cursed.

• Both families have the plague.

• The Capulets are responsible for his death; therefore, they should be cursed.

• The Montagues are responsible, and, therefore, should be cursed.

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What does Romeo mean when he says,

"O, I am Fortune’s fool!" ?

• Romeo feels that he is very fortunate.

• Romeo knows how fortunate he is to be married to Juliet.

• Romeo does not believe in good fortune, he thinks you get out of life what you make of it.

• Romeo suggests that the course of his life is determined by a force outside of himself.

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Define the meaning of the underlined word based upon context clues:

And for that offense Immediately we do exile him hence. I have an interest in your hearts’ proceeding: My blood for your rude brawls doth lie a-bleeding.

• health

• progress

• beating

• reaction

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How does Juliet react when she learns Romeo has killed Tybalt?

• She wishes she had never been born.

• She regrets not telling Tybalt of her marriage to Romeo

• She is relieved that Romeo was not killed.

• She worries that her parents will discover her secret marriage.

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What does Juliet prophesize when Romeo leaves her in Act 3?

• She will see Romeo again soon.

• They will live together in Verona.

• Romeo will be dead the next time she sees him.

• Romeo will abandon her for Rosaline.

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How do the Capulets account for Juliet's grief?

• Lord and Lady Capulet believe the Nurse has upset Juliet.

• Lord and Lady Capulet believe Juliet is overwhelmed by their demands on her time.

• Lord and Lady Capulet believe Juliet’s endless tears are for her cousin Tybalt, when in fact she cries for Romeo.

• Lord and Lady Capulet believe Juliet’s endless tears are for Romeo, when in fact she cries for her cousin Tybalt.

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Define the meaning of the underlined word using context clues:

So tedious is this day As is the night before some festival To an impatient child that hath new robes And may not wear them.

• extremely unpleasant or offensive

• changing often, particularly one's loyalty and affection

• having qualities or traits considered to be associated with women

• boring, long, and slow

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Define the meaning of the underlined word using context clues:

O sweet Juliet, Thy beauty hath made me effeminate And in my temper softened valor’s steel.

• extremely unpleasant or offensive

• having qualities or traits considered to be associated with women

• extremely unpleasant or offensive

• boring, long, and slow

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