Read the excerpt from Act I, scene i of Romeo and Juliet.Montague: Many a morning hath he there been seen,With tears augmenting the fresh morning’s dew,Adding to clouds more clouds with his deep sighs:But all so soon as the all-cheering sunShould in the furthest east begin to draw120The shady curtains from Aurora’s bed,Away from light steals home my heavy son,And private in his chamber pens himself,Shuts up his windows, locks fair daylight out,And makes himself an artificial night.125Black and portentous must this humour proveUnless good counsel may the cause remove.
Answer
A
He is very concerned about Romeo.
B
He is annoyed with Romeo’s bad mood.
C
He is unaware that Romeo is having troubles.
D
He is the reason Romeo is in such despair.
Explanation
Montague describes Romeo’s sadness in detail, saying he cries, sighs, and shuts himself away from daylight. He also calls Romeo’s mood “black and portentous” and hopes good counsel can remove its cause, showing that he is worried about his son. Therefore, “He is very concerned about Romeo” is the best answer.
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