Read the excerpt from Act III, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet.Romeo: Ha! banishment! be merciful, say ‘death;’For exile hath more terror in his look,Much more than death: do not say ‘banishment.’
Answer
A
Death is more frightening than banishment.
B
Banishment is a worse punishment than death.
C
Death and banishment are deserved punishments.
D
Banishment is equal to the pain of death.
Explanation
Romeo says exile has “more terror” for him than death and begs not to be banished. This means he sees banishment as a worse punishment than death, which matches choice B.
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