Act 3 RJ Review

Why does Romeo at first try to stop the fight with Tybalt in Act III, Scene i, of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet? Choose two options.

• Romeo wants peace between his own family and his new wife's relations.

• Romeo fears fighting will force him into exile from his new wife.

• Romeo fears that Mercutio will be severely injured or killed.

• Romeo admires Tybalt, even though Tybalt is a Capulet.

• Romeo feels connected to members of Juliet's family.

Why does Romeo ultimately kill Tybalt in Act III, Scene i, of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?

• Tybalt calls Romeo a villain.

• Tybalt threatens Benvolio.

• Tybalt kills Mercutio.

• Tybalt is a Capulet.

After Tybalt's death in Act III of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, how does the Prince punish Romeo?

• with banishment

• with a death sentence

• with loss of his noble title

• with imprisonment for life

What is the main purpose of Act III, Scene iv, of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, in which Juliet’s parents speak with Paris?

• to prove that Juliet is grieving over the death of Tybalt

• to stress Lady Capulet's opposition to the marriage of Paris and Juliet

• to show that Capulet will pursue the feud between the families indefinitely

• to show Capulet's decision that Juliet will marry Paris the following Thursday

At the end of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act III, what does Juliet decide to do?

• tell her parents the truth about her marriage

• visit Friar Lawrence in his cell to seek his advice

• plead with the Prince to lift the decree of Romeo's banishment

• send a message to Romeo telling him it is not safe to remain in Verona