Romeo & Juliet - Act III

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    Lord Capulet orders Juliet to marry Paris.

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Read each statement carefully and decide if it is true or false.

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  • 2. 

    Tybalt stabs Mercutio when Romeo tries to stop the fight.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Tybalt stabs Mercutio when Romeo tries to stop the fight. This statement is true because in Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet," Tybalt, a hot-tempered Capulet, gets into a fight with Mercutio, Romeo's friend. Romeo attempts to intervene and stop the fight, but Tybalt ends up stabbing Mercutio, leading to his eventual death. This event is a pivotal moment in the play, as it escalates the conflict between the Capulets and the Montagues and sets the tragic events in motion.

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  • 3. 

    When Romeo sees Tybalt, he immediately insults Tybalt.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement contradicts the events in Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet". When Romeo sees Tybalt, he does not immediately insult him. In fact, Romeo tries to avoid conflict and expresses his love for Tybalt's cousin, Juliet. Therefore, the correct answer is false.

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  • 4. 

    Tybalt is a Montague

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "Tybalt is a Montague" is false. In Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet, Tybalt is actually a Capulet, not a Montague. This is an important detail in the story, as it contributes to the ongoing feud between the two families and the tragic events that unfold.

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  • 5. 

    The nurse and Friar Laurence help Romeo to visit Juliet

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The nurse and Friar Laurence help Romeo to visit Juliet. This statement is true. In Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet," the nurse acts as a messenger between Romeo and Juliet, facilitating their secret meetings. Additionally, Friar Laurence plays a crucial role in helping Romeo and Juliet be together by marrying them in secret and providing guidance throughout the play. Both characters actively assist Romeo in visiting Juliet, making the statement true.

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    After Tybalt's death Romeo hides in Benvolio's cell

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
  • 7. 

    The Prince banishes Romeo from Verona for five years

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "The Prince banishes Romeo from Verona for five years" is false. In Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet," the Prince of Verona does banish Romeo, but it is not for five years. After Romeo kills Tybalt, the Prince banishes him from Verona forever, stating that if Romeo is found within the city's limits, he will be executed.

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  • 8. 

    Juliet sends Romeo a letter expressing her love

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
  • 9. 

    Benvolio urges Mercutio and Tybalt to fight in a private place.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Benvolio urges Mercutio and Tybalt to fight in a private place. This means that Benvolio is encouraging them to settle their differences away from the public eye. By suggesting a private place, Benvolio aims to prevent any further escalation of the conflict and minimize the potential harm or disruption caused to others. This approach demonstrates Benvolio's attempt to maintain peace and avoid any unnecessary public confrontation.

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  • 10. 

    Paris is willing to delay his marriage to Juliet so the family can mourn Tybalt.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Paris is willing to delay his marriage to Juliet so the family can mourn Tybalt. This statement is true because in Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet," Paris agrees to postpone the wedding out of respect for the recent death of Juliet's cousin, Tybalt. This shows Paris's understanding and consideration for Juliet's grief and the mourning period the family needs to go through before celebrating a joyous occasion like a wedding.

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  • 11. 

    Mercutio is a Montague

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "Mercutio is a Montague" is false. Mercutio is not a Montague, but rather a close friend of Romeo, who is a Montague. Mercutio is a character from William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet" and belongs to the House of Escalus.

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