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Question 7 • Language Arts 9

Which elements cause the catastrophe in Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet ? Choose three correct answers.

Answer
A
Romeo mistakenly believes Juliet is dead when he sees her lying in the tomb.
B
Juliet acts rashly after she awakens and finds Romeo's lifeless body next to her.
C
Romeo writes a letter to Balthasar explaining his decision that he shows to the families.
D
The prince scolds both the Capulet and Montague families for their behavior.
E
Friar Laurence does not reach Romeo in time to tell him that Juliet is alive.

Explanation

Romeo believes Juliet is dead when he finds her in the tomb, so he drinks poison beside her. Friar Laurence fails to reach Romeo in time with the message that Juliet is alive. When Juliet awakens and finds Romeo dead, she kills herself; these events bring about the catastrophe. The prince’s scolding happens after the deaths, so it does not cause them.

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