Multiple choice general knowledge Who has a friend named Mercutio and a foe named Tybalt? Othello Romeo Hamlet Lear Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Romeo's close friend is Mercutio (who is killed by Tybalt), and Tybalt is Romeo's sworn enemy as a member of the rival Capulet family. This tragic friendship and enmity drive much of the play's conflict.