Romeo and Juliet, Act 3 scene 1

Question 1

What does Benvolio say about the weather? What does he want to do?

Answer 1

Benvolio wants to avoid a fight due to the hot weather

Question 2

In what way does Tybalt deliberately insult Romeo?

Answer 2

Tybalt deliberately insults Romeo by calling him a villain.

Question 3

Why is Tybalt angry with Romeo?

Answer 3

Tybalt is angry because Romeo went to the Capulet party.

Question 4

How does Romeo react to Tybalt’s challenge?

Answer 4

Romeo tries to make peace but ends up fighting Tybalt.

Question 5

Why does Mercutio decide to duel with Tybalt?

Answer 5

Mercutio duels with Tybalt because he feels Romeo should defend his honor

Question 6

What does Romeo try to do when the two men fight? What is the result of this action?

Answer 6

Romeo tries to stop the fight, which leads to Mercutio getting fatally wounded.

Question 7

Describe Mercutio’s actions when he realizes he is fatally wounded.

Answer 7

Mercutio jokes even when dying but curses both families.

Question 8

When Romeo catches Tybalt, what happens?

Answer 8

Romeo kills Tybalt in anger.

Question 9

When the Prince arrives to discover Mercutio and Tybalt dead, who begs for revenge? Why?

Answer 9

Lady Capulet asks for Romeo’s life as revenge.

Question 10

What does Lord Montague say about Romeo’s actions?

Answer 10

Lord Montague defends Romeo’s actions.

Question 11

What sentence does the Prince pronounce upon Romeo?

Answer 11

The Prince banishes Romeo from Verona.