Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Scenes 3 and 4

Which statement best characterizes Romeo's attitude about his banishment?

• He does not want to be banished, but believes he can learn to like it.

• He is unsure about what banishment means.

• He is thankful that he did not receive the death penalty.

• He feels that banishment is worse than death.

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What conclusion can the reader draw about the Friar's attitude about Romeo's banishment from the following quote?

"You committed a crime that is punishable by death, but our kind prince took sympathy on you and ignored the law when he substituted banishment for death"

• The friar believes that the Prince has been unfair by punishing Romeo with banishment.

• The friar believes that the prince has been merciful and that Romeo should be thankful for his punishment.

• The friar believes that the prince has been too easy on Romeo.

• The friar believes that Romeo should argue for a lesser sentence.

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Which quote best supports the idea that Romeo is acting foolishly?

• Flies are healthier and more honorable and better suited for romance than Romeo.

• Is the prince's punishment any less awful than doomsday?

• Oh, tell me, holy friar, where is my lady's husband?

• I won't hide unless all the mist from my heartsick groans envelops me like a fog and conceals me from people's searching eyes.

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What is the meaning of the figurative language in the following quote?

"He has been getting drunk on his own tears."

• Romeo is so consumed by his own grief that he is acting irrationally.

• Romeo has been bottling his tears and drinking them.

• Romeo is so sad that he has become giddy.

• Romeo is very very upset.

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What is the meaning of the figurative language in the following quote?

"You're like a stupid soldier whose gunpowder explodes because he is careless."

• Romeo and Juliet have a passionate romance.

• Romeo's love has become dangerous because of his foolish actions.

• Romeo is going to be shot.

• Romeo has a love so deep that no one can dampen it.

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Which quote contributes to the motif of class differences?

• "I could stay here all night listening to such good advice. Educated men are so impressive!"

• "Here, sir, this is a ring she asked me to give to you. Hurry up, it's getting late!"

• "Then you will escape to Mantua, where you'll live until we can make your marriage public and make peace between your families."

• "Then we'll welcome you back with twenty thousand times more joy."

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Which statement best characterizes the relationship between Romeo and Friar Lawrence?

• Romeo does his best to prevent Friar Lawrence from controlling his life, while the Friar holds onto control.

• Friar Lawrence is Romeo's doting father.

• Friar Lawrence believes that Romeo behaves foolishly, but still does everything he can to help Romeo when Romeo asks.

• Romeo believes that Friar is plotting against him, while Friar Lawrence tries to help him.

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Which statement best characterizes the development of the relationship between Juliet and her father?

• Capulet keeps Juliet locked up and will not let her see anyone, including Tybalt.

• Capulet starts out giving Juliet a choice in her marriage, but ultimately ends us expecting her to follow his wishes

• Capulet begins believing that he knows what is best for Juliet's marriage, but ends up realizing that the choice needs to be hers.

• Capulet is indifferent about Juliet's marriage.

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Why does Romeo get banished?

• For killing Mercutio.

• For arguing with the Prince.

• For killing Tybalt.

• For loving a Capulet.

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Who is Tybalt?

• Juliet's cousin.

• Romeo's brother.

• Capulet's uncle.

• The prince's nephew.

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