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QuizMultiple Choice

Tragedy and Drama — Test

Question 23 • 191 CR ELA 9

How do Juliet’s parents contribute to the catastrophe in Act IV, scenes iii-v of Romeo and Juliet ?

Answer
A
by discovering that Juliet is already married to Romeo
B
by pushing Juliet into a quick marriage with Paris
C
by requesting specific food be served at the wedding
D
by asking Nurse to check on Juliet before the wedding

Explanation

Juliet’s parents rush her toward marriage with Paris, setting up the crisis in Act IV. To avoid the wedding, Juliet takes Friar Lawrence’s potion, which makes her appear dead and eventually leads to the tragic chain of events. The correct choice is “by pushing Juliet into a quick marriage with Paris.”

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