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Worksheets'Romeo and Juliet' Act 1 scene 4
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Mercutio is introduced in this scene. Who is he?
Romeo's brother
a member of Romeo's family, his friend
Romeo's enemy
Mercutio tries to cheer up Romeo. Why is Romeo sad?
he is in love with Rosaline and she doesn't love him
he has just discovered Juliet is a Capulet
he has just lost a fight
Mercutio says, 'If love be rough with you, be rough with love:/ Prick love for pricking, and you beat love down.' What does he mean?
Start a fight with someone.
Don't let love depress you. Fight back.
Love is wonderful.
In this scene, there are several references to
apples
birds
light
Why do you think there are so many of these references?
It emphasises the differences between joy and pain.
It suggests tomorrow will be sunny.
It shows the characters are going to a party.
Mercutio makes a long speech about Queen Mab. Who is Queen Mab?
Mercutio's mother
the Queen of Verona
a mysterious supernatural figure
Mercutio conjures up some strange images. What could this speech show about him?
He is a bit unpredictable, even unstable
He is a liar
He is laughing at Romeo
What is Romeo's reaction to Mercutio's Queen Mab speech?
he tells him to stop talking
he asks Mercutio to tell him more
he ignores Mercutio
How does Mercutio describe dreams?
'Drums in his ear'
'Not half so big as a round little worm'
'the children of an idle brain'
Where are Romeo, Mercutio and Benvolio going?
the beach
the Capulet party
Romeo's house
Which one is Benvolio?
Which one is Tybalt?
