1. Why does Benvolio urge Tybalt and Mercutio to take their fight off the streets?
Because the Prince warned whoever started fighting again would be killed.
2. Why does Romeo’s behavior toward Tybalt anger Mercutio?
He thinks Romeo’s backing down from a fight & he wants him to defend his honor
3. What part does Romeo play in the deaths of Mercutio and Tybalt?
Romeo steps between Tybalt & Mercutio while they are fighting and Tybalt is able to stab Mercutio. Romeo then kills Tybalt to avenge Mercutio’s death.
4. To the very end, Mercutio keeps his smart wit. Give an example from his lines that illustrates this.
“Ask for me tomorrow and you will find me a grave man.
“You have made worms-meat out of me.”
5. Explain the internal conflict Romeo currently faces.
He’s related to Tybalt now by marriage, so he doesn’t want to fight him, but feels he must avenge Mercutio’s death.
6. Why does Romeo decide to fight Tybalt?
He’s angry and guilty over Mercutio’s death.
7. What is Romeo’s sentence?
The Prince banishes him from Verona.
8. What is Juliet’s reaction when she finds out Romeo killed Tybalt?
She feels betrayed. She can’t believe Romeo could do something so terrible.
9. If Juliet’s parents saw her crying, who would they think she was crying for?
Tybalt
10. Because of this incident, what is Nurse’s opinion of men?
They are all liars and dishonest.
11. Once the shock is over, what does Juliet realize about the fight between Romeo and Tybalt?
That if Romeo hadn’t killed Tybalt, Tybalt would have killed Romeo.
12. After the fight, why does Nurse look for Romeo & what is she supposed to give him?
To let him know Juliet still loves him & to give him Juliet’s ring as a sign of her love.
13. Where is Romeo hiding?
Friar Lawrence’s cell.
14. What is Romeo’s reaction when he hears his sentence?
He’s devastated – he would rather die than be banished.
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15. What 3 things does Friar tell Romeo he should be happy about? a. Tybalt wanted to kill him & now Tybalt’s dead b. Juliet still loves him & wants to be with him c. His sentence is banishment rather than death; Prince was lenient
16. What are the 3 steps of Friar Lawrence’s plan he suggests to Romeo? a. go to Juliet & spend one last night with her – sneak out of town before morning b. go to Mantua and wait for word from Friar c. Friar Lawrence will talk to the Prince and hopefully, in time, he will let Romeo return
17. What plan does Lord Capulet make for Juliet? What is her reaction?
To marry Paris. She refuses.
18. What is Capulet’s threat to Juliet?
He will disown her if she doesn’t do as she’s told.
19. What does Nurse suggest to Juliet regarding her situation?
She thinks Juliet should forget about Romeo and marry Paris.
20. What reason does Juliet give Nurse for visiting Friar Lawrence?
She says she wants to confess her disobedience of her father.
21. What is the real reason she wants to see him? What will she do if Friar doesn’t help her?
She wants him to help her get out of the marriage with Paris. If he doesn’t help her, she will kill herself.
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