Mercutio and Tybalt: A Study of Conflict

What motivates Mercutio to fight Tybalt in this scene?

• To defend Romeo's honor

• To prove his strength

• To seek revenge for Benvolio

• To entertain the crowd

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What does Tybalt’s attitude in this scene reveal about his character?

• He is cowardly and avoids conflict.

• He is honorable and seeks peace.

• He is aggressive and seeks to provoke others.

• He is indifferent to the feud.

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When Romeo says, "I do protest, I never injured thee," what can we infer about his feelings towards Tybalt?

• He harbors deep hatred for Tybalt.

• He wants to end the feud and avoid fighting.

• He feels guilty for Tybalt's anger.

• He is afraid of Tybalt.

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Which answer choice is the best paraphrase for Mercutio's line, "A plague o' both your houses!"

• Mercutio is wishing success for both families.

• Mercutio is cursing both the Montagues and Capulets for their feud, which has led to unnecessary violence and his own death

• Mercutio is simply calling them a disease because they are always sick

• Mercutio is saying he would love to be a part of both the Montague and Capulet families.

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What is the significance of Romeo’s response to Mercutio's death?

• It shows his cowardice.

• It highlights his love for Mercutio.

• It demonstrates his desire for revenge.

• It reveals his confusion.

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Which character’s actions ultimately lead to the tragic outcome of the Scene?

• Tybalt

• The Prince

• Juliet

• Benvolio

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How does the author use dialogue to develop the theme of loyalty in this scene?

• By showing characters working together for peace.

• By illustrating the conflict between friends and family.

• By having characters express their feelings openly.

• By focusing on individual decisions and actions.

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Which statement best describes the impact of Mercutio's death on Romeo’s character development in this scene?

• A) Romeo becomes more peaceful.

• B) Romeo seeks revenge, leading to tragic consequences

• C) Romeo decides to leave Verona.

• D) Romeo ignores the conflict entirely.

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What is the significance of the line "A plague o' both your houses!" spoken by Mercutio?

• A) It shows Mercutio's loyalty to the Montagues.

• B) It emphasizes the tragedy of the feud between the Montagues and Capulets.

• C) It highlights Mercutio's desire to fight.

• D) It indicates Mercutio's fear of Tybalt.

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