Question 3 • Twilight Session 1 (Fall 26): Literature and Composition I_CThompson
Read this excerpt from Act III, scene i of Romeo and Juliet. Tybalt: Romeo, the hate I bear thee can afford No better term than this,—thou art a villain.35 Romeo: Tybalt, the reason that I have to love thee Doth much excuse the appertaining rage To such a greeting; villain am I none, Therefore farewell; I see thou know’st me not. Tybalt: Boy, this shall not excuse the injuries40That thou hast done me; therefore turn and draw.
Answer
A
Tybalt is trying to start a sword fight with Romeo.
B
Tybalt is encouraging Romeo to seek forgiveness.
C
Romeo is revealing the news of his marriage.
D
Romeo is challenging Tybalt’s authority.
Explanation
Tybalt calls Romeo a villain and tells him to “turn and draw,” meaning to draw his sword and fight. He also says Romeo’s actions have injured him, showing that he is provoking a sword fight. The correct choice is “Tybalt is trying to start a sword fight with Romeo.”
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