Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Quiz
Choose the answer that best completes each statement.
8 marks
1. Romeo doesn’t want to fight Tybalt because
a) Tybalt has a reputation for never losing a fight
b) he is so happy about Juliet that he bears no ill will towards anyone
c) his marriage to Juliet makes Tybalt his relative
d) he is afraid that the Prince will find out and kill both of them
2. Juliet is terribly distressed because
a) Tybalt is dead
b) Romeo is banished
c) Romeo killed Tybalt
d) all of the above
3. After the dual with Tybalt, Romeo hides
a) At Friar Laurence’s cell
b) in the Capulet orchard
c) in his own home
d) in a dark tavern
4. Romeo feels comforted when Nurse brings
a) news that Tybalt did not suffer long
b) Juliet’s ring
c) Juliet’s letter
d) both a) and c)
5. Because of Juliet’s grief, her wedding date with Paris has been
a) cancelled
b) delayed
c) hastened
d) forgotten
6. The Capulets believe Juliet is crying for
a) Romeo
b) Tybalt
c) Benvolio
d) Mercutio
7. Romeo is warned that dawn is approaching when the _______________ calls.
a) lark
b) nightingale
c) nurse
d) owl
8. Capulet tells Juliet if she does not obey him, he will
a) put her in a convent
b) disown her
c) kill her
d) beat her
Identify the character that speaks the following quotes. Then, in your own words describe
what is being said.
4 marks
1. “. . . for Mercutio’s soul,
Is but a little way above our heads,
Staying for thine to keep him company.
Either thou or I, or both, must go with him.”
Speaker:
Meaning:
2. “ . . . Tybalt, the reason that I have to love thee
Doth much excuse the appertaining rage
To such a greeting: villain I am none,
Therefore farewell. I see thou knowest me not.”
Speaker:
Meaning:
Answer the following using complete sentences. Jot notes and point form answers will not
be accepted!
1. Why do you think the Nurse suddenly agrees that Juliet should marry Paris. (3 marks)