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Romeo and Juliet
Act 3, scene 1 Quick Quiz
Romeo and Juliet
by:
William Shakespeare
Summary
Plot Overview
Five Key Questions
What Does the Ending Mean?
Summary & Analysis
Prologue
Act 1, scene 1
Act 1, scene 2
Act 1, scene 3
Act 1, scene 4
Act 1, scene 5
Act 2, prologue–scene 1
Act 2, scenes 2–3
Act 2, scenes 4–5
Act 3, scene 1
Act 3, scenes 2–4
Act 3, scene 5
Act 4, scenes 1–2
Act 4, scenes 3–5
Act 5, scenes 1–2
Act 5, scene 3
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Act 1
Prologue
Scene 1
Scene 2
Scene 3
Scene 4
Scene 5
Act 2
Prologue
Scene 1
Scene 2
Scene 3
Scene 4
Scene 5
Scene 6
Act 3
Scene 1
Scene 2
Scene 3
Scene 4
Scene 5
Act 4
Scene 1
Scene 2
Scene 3
Scene 4
Scene 5
Act 5
Scene 1
Scene 2
Scene 3
Characters
Character List
Romeo
Juliet
Friar Lawrence
Mercutio
Nurse
Main Ideas
Themes
Plot Analysis
Protagonist
Antagonist
Setting
Motifs
Symbols
Genre
Style
Point of View
Tone
Foreshadowing
Key Facts
Are Romeo and Juliet really in love?
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Quotes By Theme
Love
Sex
Violence
Youth
Fate
Quotes By Section
Prologue
Act 1, scene 1
Act 1, scene 2
Act 1, scene 3
Act 1, scene 4
Act 1, scene 5
Act 2, prologue–scene 1
Act 2, scenes 2–3
Act 2, scenes 4–6
Act 3, scene 1
Act 3, scenes 2–4
Act 3, scene 5
Act 4, scenes 1–2
Act 4, scenes 3–5
Act 5, scenes 1–2
Act 5, scene 3
Quotes By Character
Romeo
Juliet
Mercutio
Friar Laurence
Nurse
Further Study
Context
What did Shakespeare’s audience know about Italy?
Why are there sonnets in Romeo and Juliet?
Movie Adaptations
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Act 1, scene 1
Act 1, scene 2
Act 1, scene 3
Act 1, scene 4
Act 1, scene 5
Act 2, prologue–scene 1
Act 2, scenes 2–3
Act 2, scenes 4–5
Act 3, scene 1
Act 3, scene 5
Act 3, scenes 2–4
Act 4, scenes 1–2
Act 4, scenes 3–4
Act 5, scene 3
Act 5, scenes 1–2
Character Analysis
Character List
Context
Plot Overview
Prologue
Themes Motifs and Symbols
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Companion Texts
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
Sample A+ Essay
How To Cite No Fear Romeo and Juliet
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Table of Contents
Act 3, scene 1 Quick Quiz
1
of 5
Why does Benvolio want to get out of the street
He is worried that a brawl will start.
He is concerned about Mercutio's health.
He thinks he sees Romeo.
He sees Tybalt and wants to hide.
2
of 5
Why doesn't Romeo want to fight Tybalt
Romeo knows he cannot defeat Tybalt.
Romeo wants Mercutio to fight Tybalt.
They shouldn't go against Escalus"s orders.
They are now related through marriage.
3
of 5
How does Romeo react when Tybalt and Mercutio start fighting
He joins in against Tybalt.
He joins in against Mercutio.
He tries to break them up.
He leaves to get Escalus.
4
of 5
What does Romeo do after killing Tybalt
He runs away.
He asks Benvolio to protect him.
He takes his own life.
He fights Paris.
5
of 5
What is Romeo's punishment for killing Tybalt
Execution
Imprisonment
Torture
Banishment
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No Fear Romeo and Juliet
NO FEAR
Character List
CHARACTERS
Romeo: Character Analysis
CHARACTERS
Plot Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
Are Romeo and Juliet really in love?
MAIN IDEAS
Quotes by Theme
QUOTES
Themes
MAIN IDEAS
Review Quiz
FURTHER STUDY
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