WorksheetsThe Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act 3
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is Benvolio's primary function in the play?
to defend the Capulets
to keep the peace
to arrange secret meetings between Romeo and Juliet
to annoy the Nurse
Why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt initially?
They are related
He fears Prince Escalus's retribution
Mercutio is more than willing to do so.
Juliet has forbidden him from doing so
What does a dying Mercutio mean when he repeats “A plague o’ both your houses" ?
Both families are responsible, and therefore should both be cursed.
Both families have the plague.
The Capulets are responsible for his death; therefore, they should be cursed.
The Montagues are responsible, and, therefore, should be cursed.
What does Romeo mean when he says,
"O, I am Fortune’s fool!" ?
Romeo feels that he is very fortunate.
Romeo knows how fortunate he is to be married to Juliet.
Romeo does not believe in good fortune, he thinks you get out of life what you make of it.
Romeo suggests that the course of his life is determined by a force outside of himself.
Define the meaning of the underlined word based upon context clues:
And for that offense Immediately we do exile him hence. I have an interest in your hearts’ proceeding: My blood for your rude brawls doth lie a-bleeding.
health
progress
beating
reaction
How does Juliet react when she learns Romeo has killed Tybalt?
She wishes she had never been born.
She regrets not telling Tybalt of her marriage to Romeo
She is relieved that Romeo was not killed.
She worries that her parents will discover her secret marriage.
What does Juliet prophesize when Romeo leaves her in Act 3?
She will see Romeo again soon.
They will live together in Verona.
Romeo will be dead the next time she sees him.
Romeo will abandon her for Rosaline.
How do the Capulets account for Juliet's grief?
Lord and Lady Capulet believe the Nurse has upset Juliet.
Lord and Lady Capulet believe Juliet is overwhelmed by their demands on her time.
Lord and Lady Capulet believe Juliet’s endless tears are for her cousin Tybalt, when in fact she cries for Romeo.
Lord and Lady Capulet believe Juliet’s endless tears are for Romeo, when in fact she cries for her cousin Tybalt.
Define the meaning of the underlined word using context clues:
So tedious is this day As is the night before some festival To an impatient child that hath new robes And may not wear them.
extremely unpleasant or offensive
changing often, particularly one's loyalty and affection
having qualities or traits considered to be associated with women
boring, long, and slow
Define the meaning of the underlined word using context clues:
O sweet Juliet, Thy beauty hath made me effeminate And in my temper softened valor’s steel.
extremely unpleasant or offensive
having qualities or traits considered to be associated with women
extremely unpleasant or offensive
boring, long, and slow
Define the meaning of the underlined word using context clues:
O Fortune, Fortune, all men call thee fickle. If thou art fickle, what dost thou with him That is renowned for faith? Be fickle, Fortune, For then I hope thou wilt not keep him long, But send him back.
changing often, particularly one's loyalty and affection
extremely unpleasant or offensive
boring, long, and slow
having qualities or traits considered to be associated with women
Define the meaning of the underlined word using context clues:
O calm, dishonorable, vile submission! Alla stoccato carries it away. Tybalt, you ratcatcher, will you walk?f
boring, long, and slow
having qualities or traits considered to be associated with women
changing often, particularly one's loyalty and affection
extremely unpleasant or offensive
Reorder the following according to chronological sequence in Act 3
Tybalt kills Mercutio
Juliet refuses to marry Paris
Romeo and Juliet spend the night together
Romeo kills Tybalt
