Act Three: Comprehension/Test Questions And
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Scene One.
1. What indication does Benvolio give that he feels trouble might be coming?
Correct ans - In the first few lines of the Act, Benvolio says
―The day is hot, the Capulets abroad,
And, if we meet, we shall not s
̳ cape a brawl; For now, these hot days, is the
mad blood stirring.
2. How does Mercutio make fun of Benvolio in Scene 1? Give at least 3
examples of what Mercutio accuses Benvolio of? Correct ans - He says
he is confused and moody; first, he brings his sword to a bar, saying ―I hope
I don't have to use you,‖ then after his second drink, pulls his sword for no
reason; he says he is moody and his moods change for no reason, fighting a
man who has more or less of a beard than he has, or cracks a hazel-nut, just
because he has hazel eyes. He also mentions that Benvolio started a fight
with a man who coughed too loud and woke up a sleeping dog. He also
fought with his tailor about wearing a suit in the wrong season, and another
for lacing his shoes with old laces.
3. Who is Tybalt looking for? Why has he come? Correct ans - Romeo;
to finally get his revenge on Romeo showing up at the party; an answer to his
dual with Romeo
4. Why does Benvolio try to stop the fight between Mercutio and Tybalt?
Correct ans - He doesn't want anyone fighting in public, keeping in mind
the Prince's warning.
5. Why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt? Correct ans - He knows
they are now family.
6. Why does Mercutio stand up to fight Tybalt when Romeo won't?
Correct ans - He thinks Romeo is being weak and
submissive.
7. Explain how Mercutio is stabbed. Correct ans - Tybalt tries to stab
Romeo, who jumped in
front of Mercutio. Mercutio was stabbed
under Romeo's arm.
8. What does Romeo mean by "a plague o' both your houses"? Correct
ans - He hopes both families suffer greatly for
this.
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Scene One.
1. What indication does Benvolio give that he feels trouble might be coming?
Correct ans - In the first few lines of the Act, Benvolio says
―The day is hot, the Capulets abroad,
And, if we meet, we shall not s
̳ cape a brawl; For now, these hot days, is the
mad blood stirring.
2. How does Mercutio make fun of Benvolio in Scene 1? Give at least 3
examples of what Mercutio accuses Benvolio of? Correct ans - He says
he is confused and moody; first, he brings his sword to a bar, saying ―I hope
I don't have to use you,‖ then after his second drink, pulls his sword for no
reason; he says he is moody and his moods change for no reason, fighting a
man who has more or less of a beard than he has, or cracks a hazel-nut, just
because he has hazel eyes. He also mentions that Benvolio started a fight
with a man who coughed too loud and woke up a sleeping dog. He also
fought with his tailor about wearing a suit in the wrong season, and another
for lacing his shoes with old laces.
3. Who is Tybalt looking for? Why has he come? Correct ans - Romeo;
to finally get his revenge on Romeo showing up at the party; an answer to his
dual with Romeo
4. Why does Benvolio try to stop the fight between Mercutio and Tybalt?
Correct ans - He doesn't want anyone fighting in public, keeping in mind
the Prince's warning.
5. Why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt? Correct ans - He knows
they are now family.
6. Why does Mercutio stand up to fight Tybalt when Romeo won't?
Correct ans - He thinks Romeo is being weak and
submissive.
7. Explain how Mercutio is stabbed. Correct ans - Tybalt tries to stab
Romeo, who jumped in
front of Mercutio. Mercutio was stabbed
under Romeo's arm.
8. What does Romeo mean by "a plague o' both your houses"? Correct
ans - He hopes both families suffer greatly for
this.
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