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Setting the Scene of Romeo and Juliet, Part 2

Question 3 • EN091 Freshman English A

What causes Romeo and Benvolio’s disagreement?Benvolio thinks that Rosaline is fair, and Romeo thinks that she is not fair.Romeo thinks that no one is more beautiful than Rosaline, but Benvolio disagrees.Romeo wants to go to the party, but Benvolio thinks that they should stay home.Romeo is a Montague, but Benvolio is a Capulet.

Answer
A
Benvolio thinks that Rosaline is fair, and Romeo thinks that she is not fair.
B
Romeo thinks that no one is more beautiful than Rosaline, but Benvolio disagrees.
C
Romeo wants to go to the party, but Benvolio thinks that they should stay home.
D
Romeo is a Montague, but Benvolio is a Capulet.

Explanation

Romeo is in love with Rosaline and believes she is exceptionally beautiful. Benvolio argues that Romeo can find someone more beautiful if he looks at other women, so he disagrees with Romeo’s view. The disagreement is that Romeo thinks no one is more beautiful than Rosaline, while Benvolio disagrees.

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