WorksheetsR&J Act 3 Review
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 34mins
What is a soliloquy?
A stage direction that directs the characters to stand onstage in separate groups on either side of the stage
A speech in which a character alone on stage reveals private thoughts and feelings that the audience is allowed to overhear
A brief remark by a character revealing his or her true thoughts or feelings, unheard by other characters
Which of the following speeches is a soliloquy?
In Scene i, Benvolio gives a long explanation to the Prince of the “bloody fray.”
In Scene ii, Juliet, alone in her room, expresses her impatience and anxiety.
In Scene iii, the Friar and Romeo are alone when the Friar tells Romeo of his banishment.
What is an aside?
A stage direction that directs the characters to stand onstage in separate groups on either side of the stage
A lengthy speech by one person, addressed to one or more other characters
A short remark by a character to one other character, even if others are on stage.
What is a monologue?
A long, uninterrupted speech delivered by a character to other characters who are onstage but generally remain silent
A speech in which a character alone on stage reveals private thoughts and feelings that the audience is allowed to overhear
A brief remark in which a character expresses private thoughts to the audience or to only one character,
In the opening of Act III, Benvolio says “these days are hot, and the mad blood stirring.” What does this foreshadow?
The conversation the young men have later about Benvolio’s quick temper
The argument Juliet has with her father
The fight in which Mercutio and Tybalt are killed
After he is hurt in Act III: scene i, Mercutio says to Romeo, “Why the devil came you between us? I was hurt under your arm.” Which choice is the best summary of Mercutio’s words?
I am so badly wounded that I feel I will die.
Why did you interfere? You holding me back allowed him to stab me.
Why has the devil caused me bad fortune?
Romeo is motivated to kill Tybalt because Tybalt has…
Called Romeo a villain
Wounded Benvolio
Killed his best friend
After Tybalt's death, what punishment does the Prince give to Romeo?
Death
Exile
Prison
What news does the Nurse bring Juliet in Scene II?
The marriage to Paris arranged by Capulet
Mercutio's death by Tybalt's hand
Tybalt's death by Romeo's hand
Why is Romeo so upset when he hears how the Prince decided to punish him?
It’s not fair since Tybalt started the fight
He is a young man and wants to grow old and have kids some day
Being away from Juliet is worse than death for him
Which would NOT be a reason for Romeo to refuse to fight Tybalt?
The Prince has forbidden any Montagues and Capulets to fight in the streets.
Romeo has a new found love for Tybalt since they are now related.
Romeo is afraid of Tybalt and wishes Benvolio or Mercutio to fight him instead.
In Act III, why doesn't Lady Capulet believe Benvolio's story about the fight?
Benvolio has blood on his hands so he must have killed Tybalt.
She knows Tybalt was a much better fighter than Mercutio and Romeo combined.
Benvolio is a Montague so of course, he would lie about why Romeo killed Tybalt.
What is Lord Capulet’s reaction when Juliet refuses to marry Paris?
He says she is ungrateful and tells her if she doesn’t marry Paris, he will have nothing more to do with her.
He tells her he is glad to have a daughter who thinks for herself, and that she doesn’t have to marry Paris.
He sends his guards to murder Romeo and any other Montagues they find.
Why does Juliet lose trust in the nurse at the end of Act III?
She believes Romeo is dead
She recommends that Juliet run away
She advises Juliet to marry Paris
At the end of Act III, what does Juliet decide to do?
Plead with the Prince to lift Romeo’s decree of banishment
Tell her parents the truth about how she married Romeo in secret
Visit Friar Laurence to seek his advice, and kill herself if he cannot help her
Which of the following is the best synonym for exile?
Imprison
Banish
Execute
Which high school class requires the most eloquence to do well in
Public Speaking
PE
Metal-working
