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Unit Test — Cumulative exam

Question 67 • PA-Common Core ELA 9 B

Read the lines from Act II, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet.Juliet: O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?Deny thy father, and refuse thy name;Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love,And I’ll no longer be a Capulet.

Answer
A
overwhelming shyness.
B
unbearable sadness.
C
hopefulness and longing.
D
scheming nature.

Explanation

Juliet wishes Romeo could give up his family name, or that he would promise to love her so she could give up hers. Her words show that she longs to be with him and hopes their love can overcome the feud between their families. “Hopefulness and longing” best describes her feelings; she is not scheming, but openly expressing her desire.

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