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

Question 21 • English Language Arts 9

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

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