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Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet. Activities. Act III, scene 1. Reading Questions : 1. When he meets Benvolio and Mercutio , Tybalt is looking for_________________. (pg 70, line 38-48) 2. How does Mercutio treat Tybalt when they meet? Circle the best answer. (pg 70, line 30-48)

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Romeo and Juliet

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  1. Romeo and Juliet Activities

  2. Act III, scene 1 • Reading Questions: • 1. When he meets Benvolio and Mercutio, Tybalt is looking for_________________. (pg 70, line 38-48) • 2. How does Mercutio treat Tybalt when they meet? Circle the best answer. (pg 70, line 30-48) • A) Mercutio ignores Tybalt. • B) Mercutio tries to be polite and civil. • C) Mercutio insults Tybalt and tries to get him angry • D) Mercutio is angry but holds his tongue.

  3. 3. Why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt? (pg 70, line 54-64) 4. Explain what happens when Romeo tries to stop the fight. (pg 70-71, line 80-95) 5. After Mercutio is wounded, he twice cries out, “A curse on both your houses!” (pg 71-72, line 82-91) • Who are the people Mercutio is cursing? • What does Mercutio mean when he curses both their houses?

  4. 6. Why does the Prince announce that he has “a personal interest in this fight”. (pg 74, line 187) • 7. The Prince sets Romeo’s punishment. Romeo must ________________ or ____ within the hour. (pg 74, line 181-192)

  5. MINI-JOURNAL • Mercutio is killed when Romeo tries to stop the fight. If Romeo had not become involved, Mercutio might not have died. Do you think Romeo did the right thing? Think of a time when you tried to help a friend (or a friend tried to help you), andthe situation became worse or better. First explain the conflict, then tell why you (or your friend) became involved and whether you would do the same knowing what you know now.

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