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WorksheetsRomeo and Juliet 3.1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why does Shakespeare most likely have Mercutio repeat the following line, “A plague o’ both your houses,” in Act 3, Scene 1?
Shakespeare reinforces the idea that both houses have the plague.
Shakespeare reinforces the idea that both houses are responsible, and therefore should be cursed.
Shakespeare reinforces the idea that the Capulets are responsible, and therefore should be cursed.
Shakespeare reinforces the idea that the Montagues are responsible, and therefore should be cursed.
How does Romeo contribute to Mercutio's death?
He duels Mercutio.
He tells Tybalt what Mercutio's weakness is.
He interferes with the fight to break it up and Tybalt stabs Mercutio.
He holds back Mercutio so Tybalt can kill him.
MERCUTIOThe fee simple? O simple!
[Enter TYBALT, PETRUCHIO, and other CAPULETS]
BENVOLIO By my head, here comes the Capulets.
MERCUTIO By my heel, I care not.
This part of the script is an example of which of the following?
Why doesn't Romeo want to fight Tybalt at first?
Romeo is a coward
Tybalt is a mighty fighter
the Prince will punish anyone who fights
Romeo is now related to Tybalt through marriage
In Scene 1, Mercutio speaks the following line: "Tybalt, you ratcatcher, will you walk?" Mercutio wants Tybalt to
forfeit the fight
fight
leave quietly
join Mercutio for the evening
The Prince punishes Romeo by
sentencing him to jail
sentencing him to death
annulling his marriage
banishing him from Verona
The literary device Mercutio uses when he says, "Ask for me tomorrow and you shall find me a grave man" (#90-91).
foreshadowing
verbal irony
pun
simile
Which of the following quotes best describes Romeo's reasoning for not wanting to fight with Tybalt?
"Gentleman, for shame! Forbear this outrage."
“I do protest I never injured thee, But love thee better than thou canst devise, Till thou shalt know the reason of my love.”
“My reputation stained with Tybalt’s slander.- Tybalt, that hour Hath been my kinsman! O sweet Juliet, Thy beauty hath made me effeminate and in my temper softened valor’s steel!”
“Draw, Benvolio. Beat down their weapons. Gentlemen, for shame! Forebear this outrage. Tybalt, Mercutio! The Prince expressly hath Forbidden bandying in Verona streets.”
Who said, "Mercutio's soul is but a little way above our heads, staying for thine to keep him company?"
Tybalt
Romeo
Benvolio
The Nurse
The following quote is an example of what kind of literary device?
“O brawling love! O loving hate!”
Oxymoron
Dramatic irony
Soliloquy
Allusion
Why has Tybalt come looking for Romeo?
He wants to duel
He wants to question him about Juliet
He is concerned about Benvilio
What does Mercutio do?
Tries to end the fight
Defends Juliet
Antagonizes Tybalt and makes the fighting worse
