Romeo & Juliet Test 2 - Acts 3-5

Who shows up to fight Romeo in public?

• Tybalt
• Lord Capulet

• Romeo
• Paris

Why does Mercutio fight Tybalt?

• To impress Juliet
• To prove his strength
• To defend Romeo's honor and because Romeo refused to fight.

• To settle a bet

Which statement best describes the results of the fight scene?

• Tybalt kills Benvolio, so Mercutio kills Tybalt.

• Romeo kills Tybalt, so Mercutio kills Romeo.

• Benvolio kills Mercutio, and Tybalt kills himself.

• Tybalts kills Mercutio, so Romeo kills Tybalt.

What is the Prince's reaction to the murders?

• Romeo is to be put to death.

• Benvolio is jailed.

• Romeo is banished.

• The public square is permanently closed.

How is Act 3 Scene 1 the climax of Romeo & Juliet?

• Act 3 Scene 1 is the climax of Romeo & Juliet because it is where Romeo and Juliet get married.
• Act 3 Scene 1 is the climax of Romeo & Juliet because it is the turning point where Mercutio and Tybalt die, leading to Romeo's banishment and the tragic events that follow.
• Act 3 Scene 1 is the climax of Romeo & Juliet because it is a comedic relief scene.
• Act 3 Scene 1 is the climax of Romeo & Juliet because it is a peaceful resolution of the conflict between the Montagues and Capulets.

Who brings Juliet news of the fight and its results?

• Mercutio
• Romeo
• The Nurse
• Friar Lawrence

Which emotion does Juliet NOT exhibit after learning of the fight and its consequences?

• joy that Tybalt is dead

• terror that Romeo is dead

• anger that Romeo killed Tybalt

• relief that Romeo lives

Where does Romeo hide after the fight?

• Friar Lawrence's cell

• Verona square
• Montague's house
• Capulet's tomb

How does Romeo react to the news of his punishment?

• Romeo is overjoyed and plans to leave Verona willingly
• Romeo becomes indifferent and decides to confront the Prince
• Romeo laughs at the punishment and mocks the severity of the banishment
• Romeo expresses despair and cries, feeling that banishment from Verona is worse than death.

How does Friar Lawrence react to Romeo's response to his punishment?

• Rebuke and disappointment

• Confusion and indifference
• Sympathy and agreement

• Amusement and approval