Read the excerpt from Act I, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet.Benvolio: At this same ancient feast of Capulet’s,70Sups the fair Rosaline, whom thou so lov’st,With all the admired beauties of Verona:Go thither; and, with unattainted eyeCompare her face with some that I shall show,And I will make thee think thy swan a crow.
Answer
A
is willing to break rules.
B
has limited knowledge of Verona.
C
makes light of Romeo’s heartache.
D
makes careless mistakes.
Explanation
Benvolio tells Romeo to attend the Capulet feast and compare Rosaline with other beautiful women. He suggests Romeo will then see Rosaline as unattractive—“thy swan a crow”—which minimizes Romeo’s devotion and heartache. Therefore, Benvolio makes light of Romeo’s heartache.
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