Romeo & Juliet Act III, scene v

What time of day is it when the scene opens?

• Late evening. About 9pm.

• Near midnight.

• Near dawn.

• Mid-morning.

How does the time of day add to the suspense of the scene?

• It makes the scene more romantic because they have more time together.

• It adds to the suspense of the scene because Romeo's life is in danger if he stays too long.

• It adds to the suspense because Juliet will be married later that day.

• The times does not affect the scene.

What causes Romeo to depart?

• Nurse informs them that Lord Capulet is coming.

• Nurse informs them that Paris is coming.

• Nurse informs them that Lady Capulet is coming.

• Nurse informs them that the Prince's men are downstairs looking for Romeo.

When Lady Capulet informs Juliet of Lord Capulet's decision about the marriage to Paris, how does Juliet react?

• Juliet refuses to marry Paris, but does not mention her marriage to Romeo.

• Juliet refuses to marry Paris and admits she has already married Romeo.

• Juliet says she will marry Paris and pretends to be happy about it.

• Juliet bursts into tears and cannot speak.

How does Lord Capulet respond to Juliet's reaction to his decision that she will marry Paris?

• He's happy because she seems to be happy.

• He is confused and depressed. He thought he was doing the right thing.

• He is frustrated but says he'll give her time to think.

• He is angry and threatens to disown her.

How does Lady Capulet respond in this scene?

• She is cold and quiet and says she has nothing left to say to her daughter.

• She is frightened of her husband and leaves the room sobbing.

• She tells her daughter to stop being childish and that Paris is better than Romeo.

• She is just as loud and angry as her husband.

What advice does Nurse give Juliet?

• She tells Juliet to run away with Romeo and not to come back.

• She tells Juliet to forget Romeo and marry Paris.

• She tells Juliet to tell her parents the truth and they will accept Romeo.

• She refuses to talk to Juliet.

What are the two most likely reasons Nurse gives Juliet the advice she does?

• She worries that Juliet's father will disown her.

• She likes Paris better and thinks Paris is more handsome.

• She like Romeo better and thinks Romeo is more handsome.

• She worries that Romeo's fate is doomed.

What is Juliet's plan at the end of the scene?

• She is going to see Friar Laurence.

• She is going to see Nurse.

• She is going to kill herself.

• She is going to marry Paris.

Who says "hang, beg, starve, die in the streets" to Juliet?

• Nurse

• Lady Capulet

• Lord Capulet

• Romeo