| Benvolio tries to get Mercutio to leave the streets of Verona because he is trying to prevent another fight, and it’s hot; everyone’s grouchier than usual. | Who begs Mercutio to leave the streets of Verona because the Capulets might also be out on this extremely hot day? |
| Tybalt | Who comes to the public square looking for a fight with Romeo? |
| “Good King of Cats,” a play on his name and how he THINKS he’s so tough. | What does Mercutio call Tybalt? |
| a villain, hoping that this will cause him to fight. | How does Tybalt insult Romeo and try to get him to fight him? |
| Because now they are related by marriage. Tybalt is Juliet’s cousin. | Why won’t Romeo fight Tybalt? |
| Because he is angry that Tybalt is insulting Romeo, his friend. | Why does Mercutio fight Tybalt? |
| When Romeo comes between them and blocks his view of Tybalt. | How is Mercutio killed? |
| He feels that he must revenge his friend’s death. After all, it was Romeo’s fight and not Mercutio’s. | Why does Romeo kill Tybalt? |
| Benvolio | Who tells the Prince about the murders? |
| To be banished from Verona. If he is caught in the city of Verona, he will be put to death | What is Romeo’s punishment? |
Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Scene 1-2
August 7, 2019