Exploring Act 3 Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet

In Verona, Benvolio advises Mercutio to avoid the Capulets, but Mercutio disregards the warning. Tybalt and Mercutio engage in a fight, leading to Mercutio's death. Romeo, enraged by his friend's death, kills Tybalt. The Prince exiles Romeo for his actions, despite Benvolio's explanation of the events.

What does Benvolio suggest to Mercutio to avoid conflict?

• To leave Verona

• To hide from the Capulets

• To walk indoors

• To confront the Capulets

Why does Benvolio suggest walking indoors?

• To avoid the Capulets

• To discuss plans

• It was raining

• To rest

Why does Mercutio decide to fight Tybalt?

• Tybalt challenges him first

• He wants to protect Romeo

• He was insulted by Tybalt

• He thinks Romeo is being too passive

What leads to Mercutio's death?

• A stab from Tybalt

• A duel with Romeo

• A misunderstanding

• An accident

What does Romeo try to do when Tybalt confronts him?

• Fight him immediately

• Insult him back

• Call for the prince

• Calm the situation

What consequence does Romeo face after killing Tybalt?

• He is honored by the prince

• He is exiled from Verona

• He is imprisoned

• He becomes the leader of the Montagues

How does Romeo react to Mercutio's death?

• He hides Mercutio's body

• He flees Verona

• He kills Tybalt

• He surrenders to the prince

What does Benvolio do after Tybalt kills Mercutio?

• He reports the incident to the prince

• He fights Tybalt

• He runs away

• He helps Romeo escape

What does the prince decide regarding Romeo?

• To forgive him

• To put him on trial

• To execute him immediately

• To exile him

What is the prince's relationship to Mercutio?

• They are enemies

• They are cousins

• They are distant relatives

• They are close friends