Romeo and Juliet: Mercutio's Lament

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What does Lady Capulet declare will happen if she marries?

She will avenge Tybalt's death
She will marry Romeo instead of Paris (correct)
Those close to her will be surprised
Her father will be pleased

How does Capulet describe the weather when his brother's son dies?

The wind becomes unbearable
The air drizzles dew (correct)
The sun sets late
It snows heavily

In what way does Capulet compare Juliet's tears and sighs?

To a fountain and a river
To a forest and its winds
To a mountain and its snow
To a ship sailing on the sea (correct)

How does Capulet address Juliet when he questions her about her continuous crying?

As a fountain of tears (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who enters the scene after Lady Capulet's announcement of marrying Romeo instead of Paris?

Nurse (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was Romeo's immediate reaction to Mercutio's death?

He immediately sought revenge on Tybalt. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What news about marriage surprises Lady Capulet in the given text?

'It shall be Romeo' is unexpected (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role did Tybalt play in the fight between Mercutio and Romeo?

Tybalt initiated the fight by challenging Romeo. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did the Prince react to the violence between Mercutio and Tybalt?

He ordered Tybalt to be put to death for his actions. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate reaction of Romeo's family upon hearing about Mercutio's death?

They blamed Romeo for the tragedy. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the causes of the fight between Mercutio and Tybalt?

A clash of personalities and pride. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did Romeo respond when Tybalt thrust his sword under Romeo's arm?

He called for peace and asked his friends to intervene. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is Juliet's emotional response to the news of Tybalt's death and Romeo's banishment?

She is devastated and feels an infinite pain. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does Juliet compare the news of Tybalt's death to that of Romeo's banishment?

She feels that Tybalt's death was a necessary consequence, but Romeo's banishment is unjust and unbearable. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does Juliet describe her emotional state upon hearing about Tybalt's death and Romeo's banishment?

She is overwhelmed with sorrow, feeling as if she has experienced an infinite death. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why does Juliet find the news of Romeo's banishment particularly distressing?

It exacerbates the pain caused by Tybalt's death. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does Juliet characterize the impact of hearing about Tybalt's death and Romeo's banishment?

As an overwhelming experience of infinite sadness. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does Juliet believe would have been easier to bear instead of hearing about Tybalt's death and Romeo's banishment?

The deaths of both her parents. (C) Signup and view all the answers