Act 3 Review Quiz

Why does Mercutio try to provoke Tybalt to fight in Act 3 Scene 1 of "Romeo and Juliet"?

• To defend Romeo's honor

• Because he dislikes Tybalt

• To prove his bravery

• None of the above

What is the reason Tybalt gives for not wanting to fight Mercutio?

• He respects Mercutio

• He is waiting for Romeo

• He is not feeling well

• He does not know Mercutio

What is the dramatic irony in Tybalt's statement "Tybalt, the reason...knowst me not."?

• Tybalt actually knows the reason but pretends not to

• Tybalt does not really know the reason

• The audience knows the reason but Tybalt does not

• Romeo knows the reason but keeps it from Tybalt

Why does Mercutio get upset with Romeo's response to Tybalt's insults?

• He thinks Romeo is being cowardly

• He believes Romeo is joking

• He feels Romeo is being too aggressive

• He thinks Romeo is being wise

Paraphrase what Romeo says to try and stop Mercutio and Tybalt from fighting.

• "Fighting solves nothing, let's talk this through."

• "You are both valued by me, do not fight."

• "This quarrel is between you two only, leave me out of it."

• "Let us handle this matter calmly and without violence."

Explain the pun in Mercutio's dying words "Ask for me tomorrow and you shall find me a grave man."

• It refers to his serious nature

• It predicts his death

• It suggests he will be in a grave situation

• All of the above

Description of characters; physical and emotional traits

• characterization
• couplet
• pun
• character foil

As a consequence for his deadly action, Romeo is banished to ___________.

• Manilla

• Milan

• Mantua

• Miama

How could we describe Tybalt's personality?

• Contemplative

• Aggressive

• Thoughtful

• Love-sick

How could we describe Benvolio?

• He is nosy

• He is a fighter

• He's a peace-maker

• He hasn't showed very many character traits so far