Romeo and Juliet: Act 3, Scene 1-3

At the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1, why does Benvolio want to get off the streets and go inside?

• The Capulets are walking around the streets and Benvolio fears that a fight will break out if they run into them.

• Tybalt is walking around the streets and Benvolio wants to find Romeo before Tybalt kills him.

• Mercutio is drunk, and he knows Mercutio likes to fight when he's drunk.

• Benvolio is worried that they still haven't seen Romeo, so he wants Mercutio's help to go look for him.

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After Benvolio's repeated requests to get off the streets, Mercutio gets annoyed and yells at Benvolio. Why is he so upset?

• Mercutio thinks Benvolio is a hypocrite; accusing Benvolio of starting fights far more frequently than he (Mercutio) ever does.

• Mercutio is drunk and upset that Romeo has decided to marry a Capulet, their sworn enemy.

• It's an incredibly hot day -- which means tempers tend to flare when it's hot outside.

• Mercutio thinks Benvolio should "man up" and stop being so afraid of the Capulets. Benvolio should fight for his family's honor.

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Why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt?

• Romeo wants Tybalt to fight Mercutio instead.

• Romeo is trying to trick Tybalt into letting his guard down.

• Romeo wants Tybalt to believe he is forgiving.

• Romeo is trying to respect Tybalt as Juliet's family since they are now married.

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When Romeo refuses to fight Tybalt, Mercutio says, "O calm dishonorable, vile submission!" What does he mean by this statement?

• Mercutio is disgusted with Romeo for allowing Tybalt to insult him and doing nothing about it.

• Mercutio thinks Tybalt is extremely disrespectful for calling Romeo a "villain."

• Mercutio tries to tell Tybalt that he should calm down and just leave before anyone gets hurt.

• Mercutio is sick and tired of the rivalry between the two families, so he decides to end it by fighting Tybalt.

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Mercutio says the two houses have made "worm's meat" of him because --------------------------------.

• their never ending feud has caused his death.

• he feels the families have made him rotten.

• he feels the families forced him to choose a side and fight.

• their feud has finally ended peacefully.

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What finally causes Romeo to fight?

• Mercutio's death and Tybalt's triumph

• Mercutio's final curse on the two houses

• Romeo's pride for his family

• Tybalt calling him a "villain"

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When the Prince asks Benvolio to explain what happened, why does Lady Capulet doubt Benvolio's version of the events?

• Benvolio is a Montague, and she believes he is biased.

• Benvolio is a well-known liar.

• Benvolio has a reputation as a bully and a fighter.

• Benvolio is a Capulet, and she believes he is biased.

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What is the Prince's judgment for Romeo at the end of Act 3, Scene 1?

• The Prince sentences Romeo to death.

• The Prince sentences Romeo to live in prison.

• The Prince exiles Romeo.

• The Prince forgives Romeo.

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Who dies during Act 3, Scene 1?

• Tybalt and Balthasar.

• Benvolio and Tybalt.

• Mercutio and Tybalt.

• Mercutio and Benvolio.

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What is Romeo doing at the start of Act 3, Scene 3?

• Hiding in the Capulet orchard.

• Hiding at his father's home.

• Hiding at the burial vault.

• Hiding in the friar's cell.

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