Question
The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
By William Shakespeare
ACT III SCENE i
[...]
Tybalt. What wouldst thou have with me?
Mercutio. Good king of cats, nothing but one of
your nine lives; that I mean to make bold withal,
and, as you shall use me hereafter, dry-beat the rest
of the eight. Will you pluck your sword out of his
pilcher by the ears? make haste, lest mine be about
your ears ere it be out.
Tybalt. I am for you.
[Drawing.]
Romeo. Gentle Mercutio, put thy rapier up.
Mercutio. Come, sir, your passado.
[They fight.]
Romeo. Draw, Benvolio; beat down their weapons.—
Gentlemen, for shame, forbear this outrage!
Tybalt, Mercutio, the prince expressly hath
Forbid this bandying in Verona streets.
Hold, Tybalt! good Mercutio!
[Exeunt Tybalt and his partisans.]
Mercutio. I am hurt.
A plague o'both your houses! I am wounded.
Is he gone, and hath nothing?
Benvolio. What, art thou hurt?
Mercutio. Ay, ay, a scratch, a scratch; marry, 'tis
enough.—
Where is my page
4?—Go, villain, fetch a surgeon.
80
90
[Exit Page.]
1
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 1
What is Mercutio’s reaction to being injured?
What is Mercutio’s reaction to being injured?
He asks Benvolio to fight Tybalt in his place.
He downplays the severity of the injury.
He calls for Romeo to avenge him immediately.
He immediately seeks revenge against Tybalt.
Question at position 2
2
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 2
This excerpt contributes to the theme of–
This excerpt contributes to the theme of–
the destructive power of honor and loyalty.
the inevitable consequences of love.
the futility of seeking revenge.
the triumph of good over evil.
Question at position 3
3
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 3
Read lines 93-94.
I am hurt
A plague o' both your houses!..
Based on the lines, the author depicts Mercutio as __________________ towards both families.
Read lines 93-94.
I am hurt
A plague o' both your houses!..
Based on the lines, the author depicts Mercutio as __________________ towards both families.
sympathetic
loyal
fearful
resentful
Question at position 4
4
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 4
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
How does the characterization of Tybalt contribute to the theme of family loyalty?
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
How does the characterization of Tybalt contribute to the theme of family loyalty?
His eagerness to fight shows his dedication to defending his family’s honor.
His decision to leave the scene reflects his fear of punishment.
His harsh words reveal his deep resentment toward his family.
His respect for Romeo reveals his inner conflict about the feud.
Question at position 5
5
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 5
Part B
Which line from the scene best supports the answer to Part A?
Part B
Which line from the scene best supports the answer to Part A?
Make haste, lest mine be about your ears ere it be out.
What wouldst thou have with me?
Hold, Tybalt! good Mercutio!
I am for you.
By William Shakespeare
ACT III SCENE i
[...]
Tybalt. What wouldst thou have with me?
Mercutio. Good king of cats, nothing but one of
your nine lives; that I mean to make bold withal,
and, as you shall use me hereafter, dry-beat the rest
of the eight. Will you pluck your sword out of his
pilcher by the ears? make haste, lest mine be about
your ears ere it be out.
Tybalt. I am for you.
[Drawing.]
Romeo. Gentle Mercutio, put thy rapier up.
Mercutio. Come, sir, your passado.
[They fight.]
Romeo. Draw, Benvolio; beat down their weapons.—
Gentlemen, for shame, forbear this outrage!
Tybalt, Mercutio, the prince expressly hath
Forbid this bandying in Verona streets.
Hold, Tybalt! good Mercutio!
[Exeunt Tybalt and his partisans.]
Mercutio. I am hurt.
A plague o'both your houses! I am wounded.
Is he gone, and hath nothing?
Benvolio. What, art thou hurt?
Mercutio. Ay, ay, a scratch, a scratch; marry, 'tis
enough.—
Where is my page
4?—Go, villain, fetch a surgeon.
80
90
[Exit Page.]
1
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 1
What is Mercutio’s reaction to being injured?
What is Mercutio’s reaction to being injured?
He asks Benvolio to fight Tybalt in his place.
He downplays the severity of the injury.
He calls for Romeo to avenge him immediately.
He immediately seeks revenge against Tybalt.
Question at position 2
2
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 2
This excerpt contributes to the theme of–
This excerpt contributes to the theme of–
the destructive power of honor and loyalty.
the inevitable consequences of love.
the futility of seeking revenge.
the triumph of good over evil.
Question at position 3
3
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 3
Read lines 93-94.
I am hurt
A plague o' both your houses!..
Based on the lines, the author depicts Mercutio as __________________ towards both families.
Read lines 93-94.
I am hurt
A plague o' both your houses!..
Based on the lines, the author depicts Mercutio as __________________ towards both families.
sympathetic
loyal
fearful
resentful
Question at position 4
4
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 4
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
How does the characterization of Tybalt contribute to the theme of family loyalty?
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
How does the characterization of Tybalt contribute to the theme of family loyalty?
His eagerness to fight shows his dedication to defending his family’s honor.
His decision to leave the scene reflects his fear of punishment.
His harsh words reveal his deep resentment toward his family.
His respect for Romeo reveals his inner conflict about the feud.
Question at position 5
5
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 5
Part B
Which line from the scene best supports the answer to Part A?
Part B
Which line from the scene best supports the answer to Part A?
Make haste, lest mine be about your ears ere it be out.
What wouldst thou have with me?
Hold, Tybalt! good Mercutio!
I am for you.
Answers
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
Here are the answers to your multiple-choice questions based on the excerpt from "Romeo and Juliet":
**Question 1: What is Mercutio’s reaction to being injured?**
- **Answer:** He downplays the severity of the injury.
**Question 2: This excerpt contributes to the theme of–**
- **Answer:** the destructive power of honor and loyalty.
**Question 3: Based on the lines, the author depicts Mercutio as __________________ towards both families.**
- **Answer:** resentful.
**Question 4 Part A: How does the characterization of Tybalt contribute to the theme of family loyalty?**
- **Answer:** His eagerness to fight shows his dedication to defending his family’s honor.
**Question 5 Part B: Which line from the scene best supports the answer to Part A?**
- **Answer:** I am for you.
Feel free to reach out if you need additional help or clarification!
**Question 1: What is Mercutio’s reaction to being injured?**
- **Answer:** He downplays the severity of the injury.
**Question 2: This excerpt contributes to the theme of–**
- **Answer:** the destructive power of honor and loyalty.
**Question 3: Based on the lines, the author depicts Mercutio as __________________ towards both families.**
- **Answer:** resentful.
**Question 4 Part A: How does the characterization of Tybalt contribute to the theme of family loyalty?**
- **Answer:** His eagerness to fight shows his dedication to defending his family’s honor.
**Question 5 Part B: Which line from the scene best supports the answer to Part A?**
- **Answer:** I am for you.
Feel free to reach out if you need additional help or clarification!