Romeo and Juliet: Act III

What accusation does Mercutio make against Benvolio at the beginning of Act 3?

• He accuses Benvolio of being a weakling who runs from a fight.

• He accuses Benvolio of loving Rosaline, the woman Romeo previously loved.

• He accuses Benvolio of abandoning him at Capulet’s party.

• He accuses Benvolio of being a man who would quarrel about anything.

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Romeo doesn’t want to fight Tybalt because

• Tybalt has a reputation for never losing a fight.

• he is so happy about Juliet that he bears no ill will towards anyone.

• his marriage to Juliet makes Tybalt his relative.

• he is afraid that the Prince will find out and kill both of them.

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How does Mercutio receive his fatal wound?

• Tybalt stabs him as Mercutio runs away from a duel.

• Tybalt stabs him underneath Romeo’s arm.

• Tybalt stabs him underneath Benvolio’s arm.

• Tybalt stabs him with Mercutio’s own weapon.

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What does Juliet first assume when the Nurse enters to tell her the news of the fight?

• She assumes that Romeo is dead.

• She assumes that Tybalt is dead.

• She assumes that the Nurse is lying.

• She assumes that Romeo no longer wants her.

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How does Romeo react when the Prince banishes him?

• He is grateful for the Prince’s mercy.

• He feels that banishment is worse than death.

• He feels guilty and embarrassed for receiving such a light punishment.

• He is too indifferent to care.

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The Capulets believe Juliet is crying for

• Romeo.

• Benvolio.

• Mercutio.

• Tybalt.

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Capulet tells Juliet if she does not obey him, he will

• put her in a convent.

• kill her.

• disown her.

• beat her.

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What advice does the Nurse give Juliet at the end of Act 3?

• She advises Juliet to flee to Mantua to live with Romeo.

• She advises Juliet to seek Friar Lawrence’s advice.

• She advises Juliet to tell her father the truth about Romeo.

• She advises Juliet to forget Romeo and marry Paris.

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