Read Friar Laurence’s dialogue from Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet.But he which bore my letter, Friar John,Was stay’d by accident, and yesternightReturn’d my letter back.
Answer
A
He delivered Friar Laurence’s letter to the wrong person.
B
He continually forgot to deliver Friar Laurence’s letter.
C
He made the choice not to deliver Friar Laurence’s letter.
D
He was prevented from delivering Friar Laurence’s letter.
Explanation
Friar Laurence says Friar John “was stay’d by accident,” meaning an unforeseen circumstance stopped him from making the journey. As a result, he returned the letter instead of delivering it. So the best choice is “He was prevented from delivering Friar Laurence’s letter.”
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