Romeo and Juliet Act 3

R &J Act 3

Scene 1

• Romeo and Juliet just got married at Friar Lawrences cell

• A fight breaks out between Mercutio and Tybalt

Multiple Choice

Why is Tybalt trying to pick a fight with Romeo?

• He is a Montague

• He is hitting on his cousin Juliet

• He intruded at the Capulet masquerade

• Tybalt just likes to cause trouble

Multiple Choice

Why doesn't Romeo fight back?

• He doesn't want any trouble

• By marriage Tybalt is now his cousin

• Juliet asked him to respect her family

• He knows Mercutio has his back

Multiple Choice

Why does the Prince decide to show Romeo mercy and banishes him instead of killing him?

• He likes Romeo

• Romeo avenged his cousin Mercutio's death

• Romeo didn't start the fight

• Romeo was only doing the right thing

Multiple Select

Check all the events that happen in Act 3 scene 1.

• Romeo is banished

• Tybalt and Mercutio are dead.

• News is spread that Romeo and Juliet are married.

• Tybalt insults Romeo.

Scene 2

• The Nurse informs Juliet that Tybalt is dead and Romeo banished.

• Juliet responds tragically to the news.

Open Ended

In your own words describe Juliet's reaction to the death of her cousin Tybalt.

Scene 3

• Romeo is hiding with Friar Lawrence.

• Friar Lawrence comes up with a plan for R&J.

Multiple Select

Check off all the details for the Friar's plan

• Romeo will run away to Mantua

• Romeo will run away to Italy

• Romeo will wait for things to cool off before announcing his marriage

• Romeo will get letters and updates from the Friar

Scene 4

• Count Paris makes marriage arrangements with Lord Capulet.

Multiple Choice

Why does Lord Capulet agree to marry Juliet to Paris?

• He is a great match for her

• Paris is related to the prince

• It will cheer up Juliet

• It is tradition to marry someone after a death

Open Ended

If these type of marriage arrangements were set up by your parents, what would your response be?

Scene 5

• Romeo and Juliet spend the night together.

• Romeo leaves to Mantua.

• Lord Capulet informs Juliet about the marriage arrangements.

• When Juliet refuses her dad threatens to disown her.

• The Nurse advices Juliet to forget Romeo and marry Paris.

Multiple Choice

When Romeo leaves Juliet's bedroom, Juliet mentions that he looks pale. What is this scene most likely foreshadowing?

• Their failed marriage

• The plans falling apart

• Romeo's death

• Juliet's death

Multiple Choice

Who is the first person to give Juliet the news of her wedding to Paris?

• Nurse

• Lord Capulet

• Lady Capulet

• Paris

Multiple Choice

What day is Juliet supposed to marry Paris?

• Tuesday

• Saturday

• Sunday

• Thursday

Poll

Who do you think has Juliet's best interest at heart?

• Lord Capulet

• Lady Capulet

• The Nurse

Poll

Do you think the Nurse's advice to Juliet will impact their relationship?

• Yes

• NO

Open Ended

If you could name Act 3 like a Tv show episode? What name would you give it?