| In the beginning of Act III, why does Romeo refuse to fight with Tybalt? | Just married JulietThey are family |
| Describe the fight scene. Who kills who? | Tybalt kills MercutioRomeo kills Tybalt |
| “A plague on both your houses.” Explain Mercutio’s words. | I hope you’re both punished |
| What does Romeo mean when he says after killing Tybalt, “O, I am fortune’s fool!”? | He had everything going good; then something bad happened |
| Why did the Prince not sentenced Romeo to death, in keeping with his speech in Act I? | He did what the law had already done |
| Describe the clashing emotions Juliet feels when the Nurse reports Tybalt’s death and Romeo’s banishment. | Tybalt’s family Romeo is Juliet’s husband |
| Why does Juliet’s nursemaid go to Friar Laurence’s cell? | Tell Romeo to go see Juliet tonight |
| Why does think death would be a more merciful punishment than banishment? | Now he can’t see Juliet, and everyone else can |
| What is the plan Friar Laurence proposes to Romeo? | Go to MantuaMake the marriage publicBeg for forgiveness |
| What reason do Lord and Lady Capulet think causes Juliet to be sad? | Lord and Lady Capulet think Juliet is sad over Tybalt’s death. |
| The day after Juliet’s secret wedding, what announcement does her mother make to her? | You’re going to marry Paris Tells her on money, marriage on Thursday |
| How does Juliet respond to her mother’s announcement? | Doesn’t go well |
| How does Juliet’s father respond to Juliet? | Get kicked out of the house if she doesn’t marry Paris. |
| Why does Juliet become furious with her nursemaid? | Marry Paris and forget about RomeoNurse stabbed her in the back |
| At the beginning of scene 5, what is Juliet trying to get Romeo to believe? | That it is still night time He doesn’t need to go |
| Where does Juliet plan to go for help? | To go see Friar Laurence |
Romeo and Juliet Act III
November 1, 2019