Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Test Flashcards
Who is the first to mention the possibility of a fight in Scene 1?
Mercutio
Why does Benvolio urge Tybalt and Mercutio to take their fight off the streets?
He know if the prince comes then whoever started the fight will get killed.
How is Mercutio stabbed?
Under the arm
What do Mercutio’s dying words mean?
Curse Montagues and Capulets. (He thinks the feud caused his death.)
What does Romeo duel with Tybalt?
Tybalt just killed Mercutio. (Romeo’s best friend)
How does Romeo act when he first see’s Tybalt in Scene 1?
Very nice and Loving
He is technically family now so he tries to be nice.
Why does Romeo’s behavior towards Tybalt anger Mercutio and Benvolio?
They are confused when he is acting that way. (They at first think he is teasing him but he i truly just being nice)
What is Mercutio’s pun before death?
“Ask for me tomorrow, and you shall find me a grave man.”
Why doesn’t the prince choose to kill Romeo?
B/C Benvolio say Tybalt stared the duel and Romeo was just defending himself.
What punishment is Romeo given?
Banishment
At first, who does Juliet think is dead?
Romeo
What is Juliet’s reaction when she finds out Romeo killed Tybalt?
Has mixed feelings
What is the nurse’s opinion on men?
She doesn’t think women deserve men.
- faithless
- naughty
- dishonest
Once the shock is over, what does Juliet realize?
Juliet should be on Romeo’s side since she is his wife.
What one word is more awful than Juliet’s whole family being killed?
Banishment
What does Juliet want to do if she can never see Romeo again?
Kill herself
What symbol of love does Juliet send Romeo?
A ring
Where is Romeo hiding?
In Friar Lawrence’s cell
What does Romeo say when he hear’s he’s banished?
He wants to kill himself
What new’s does Romeo bring the nurse?
She says that Juliet is still in love with Romeo. She tell Romeo that Juliet is on his side mo matter what.
What is Romeo afraid Juliet feel’s about him?
He thinks Juliet wasn’t going to love him anywhere. He was scared that she was going to think of him as a murderer.
What three things does Friar Lawarence tell Romeo he should be happy about?
- Juliet is alive
- Romeo is alive
- He only banished not killed
What does Friar tell Romeo he should do?
Go to Mantua
What does the Nurse give Romeo that comforts him?
A ring for Juliet
What plans does Lord Capulet make for Thursday? Why does he do this?
Paris and Juliet are going to get married
- Tybalt’s death makes him think life is to short. He wants Juliet to live on with her life?
How is Lord Capulet’s plan dramatic Irony?
B/C Juliet is already married
What hopes does Romeo leave Juliet?
That they will see each other again
In what ways does Juliet mislead her mother?
she makes it seem like Juliet wants Romeo dead but all Juliet wants to do is to be with Romeo.
What causes Lord Capulet top lose his temper?
He doesn’t understand why she wouldn’t want to marry “perfect Paris” and he called her a spoiled brat for not loving him.
Does the nurse understand Juliet’s grief for Romeo? What advice does she give Juliet?
No, because the nurse wants whats best for Juliet and she thinks she should just marry Paris for he well being. (And so she doesn’t get fired)
Paraphrase Juliet’s last speech in scene 5?
She can’t count on the nurse anymore. Juliet ends her relationship with the nurse.
