Romeo and Juliet Excerpt Quiz Act 3 Scene I

Tybalt's primary motivation for seeking out Romeo is:

• A desire for peace between the families.

• A challenge to Romeo's presence at the Capulet feast.

• A need to defend Mercutio's honor.

• A wish to reconcile with the Montagues.

Mercutio's decision to fight Tybalt is primarily driven by:

• His loyalty to Romeo and his anger at Tybalt's insults.

• A desire to prove his own fighting prowess.

• A belief that he can stop the feud.

• A wish to impress the Prince.

Mercutio's famous line, "A plague o' both your houses!" reveals:

• His forgiveness of the feuding families.

• His anger and curse upon the Montagues and Capulets.

• His admiration for Romeo's pacifism.

• His desire for Romeo to seek revenge.

Romeo's initial attempt to stop the fight is motivated by:

• Fear of the Prince's wrath.

• His newfound love for Juliet and desire for peace.

• His lack of fighting skills.

• His respect for Tybalt's reputation.

The phrase "vile submission" used by Mercutio to describe Romeo's attempt to stop the fight implies:

• Romeo's courageous act.

• Romeo's cowardly behavior.

• Romeo's wise decision.

• Romeo's strategic move.

Tybalt's fighting style, as portrayed in the scene, can best be described as:

• clumsy and careless

• Reckless and aggressive.

• Skillful and honorable.

• Hesitant and fearful.

Mercutio's use of wit and wordplay during the fight primarily serves to:

• Diminish the seriousness of the conflict.

• Emphasize his intelligence and humor.

• Provoke Tybalt and escalate the violence.

• Display his fear of Tybalt.

  
  

The scene's primary function in the play is to:

• Resolve the conflict between the families.

• Introduce the character of the Prince.

• Mark a turning point in the plot and shift the tone.

• Highlight Romeo's fighting skills.

Benvolio's actions and words in Act III, Scene 1, primarily reveal him to be:

• • a) A hot-headed instigator, eager for conflict.

• • b) A peace-seeking mediator, attempting to avoid violence.

• • c) A cowardly bystander, indifferent to the feud.

• • d) A vengeful ally, seeking to escalate the conflict.

Based on what you know, the emotional impact of Mercutio's death on Romeo is primarily:

• Indifference and resignation.

• Grief and a desire for revenge.

• Relief and a sense of freedom.

• Fear and panic.