Question 25 of 44 • 23.0617055 ECSD GA-Literature and Composition II CR
Read this excerpt from Act III, scene i of Romeo and Juliet. Benvolio: Here comes the furious Tybalt back again. Romeo: Alive! in triumph! and Mercutio slain! Away to heaven, respective lenity, And fire-ey’d fury be my conduct now!90 Now, Tybalt, take the villain back again That late thou gav’st me; for Mercutio’s soul Is but a little way above our heads, Staying for thine to keep him company: Either thou, or I, or both, must go with him.95 Tybalt: Thou wretched boy, that didst consort him here, Shalt with him hence. Romeo: This shall determine that. [They fight: TYBALT falls.]
Answer
A
When Romeo kills Tybalt, he increases the friction with Juliet’s family.
B
When Romeo kills Tybalt, he impresses friends with his bravery.
C
When Romeo avenges Mercutio’s death, the prince is grateful.
D
When Romeo avenges Mercutio’s death, Romeo is injured.