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

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

• Romeo
• Benvolio
• Lord Capulet

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

• Banishment from Verona
• Execution
• House arrest

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

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

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

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

• Rising action
• Climax
• Resolution

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”

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

• Predicament
• Reconciliation
• Discord

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

• False
• True