Romeo and Juliet Act 3

What event triggers the tragic turn of events in Act 3 of Romeo & Juliet?

• Mercutio's death
• Tybalt's challenge to Romeo
• Romeo and Juliet's secret marriage

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Who is responsible for Mercutio's death in Act 3?

• Romeo
• Benvolio
• Lord Capulet

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What is the Prince's punishment for Romeo after the brawl in Act 3?

• Banishment from Verona
• Execution
• House arrest

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How does Juliet react when she hears of Tybalt's death and Romeo's banishment?

• She is relieved and grateful
• She is heartbroken and devastated
• She plans revenge against the Montagues

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What is Romeo's immediate reaction upon hearing of his banishment from Verona?

• He decides to leave Juliet and flee alone

• He is indifferent and believes he can return soon

• He is distraught and considers ending his life

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Why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt at first?

• He fears Tybalt's skill in combat
• He has just married Juliet and is now related to Tybalt
• Mercutio convinces him to avoid conflict

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In terms of tragic drama, what plot point would the deaths of Mercutio and Tybalt be considered?

• Rising action
• Climax
• Resolution

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What is the definition of a soliloquy such as Juliet's?

• A speech given by a character alone regardless of any listeners (others might overhear them from afar/off-stage!)
• A character’s remark that others on stage do not hear even though they are present on stage
• “Breaking the 4th wall”

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Which term below best describes the feelings Juliet and Romeo are both going through during Act 3 Scenes 2 and 3?

• Predicament
• Reconciliation
• Discord

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True or False: Romeo threatens to end his own life when he learns that he has been banished?

• False
• True

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