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Love, Tragedy, and Drama: An Introduction to Shakespeare — Test

Question 7 • CMS 2025-2026 English I CREDIT RECOVERY

Which best describes the primary conflict of Act IV, scenes iii-v of Romeo and Juliet ?

Answer
A
Peter argues with Juliet’s wedding musicians.
B
Capulet bosses around Juliet’s nurse.
C
Friar Laurence lies to Juliet’s family.
D
Juliet fakes her own death using poison.

Explanation

Juliet drinks the potion Friar Laurence gave her, which makes her appear dead so she can avoid marrying Paris and later reunite with Romeo. Her family believes she has died, creating the central conflict in these scenes. The best choice is “Juliet fakes her own death using poison.”

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