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JAMB Literature in English 1978 Question 1

Question 1

Set Text: Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy because

  1. A.it is full of noblemen and ladies
  2. B.it is set in Verona
  3. C.it ends unhappily
  4. D.Juliet is only fourteen years old
  5. E.it has five acts.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (it ends unhappily)

Explanation

A tragedy is a serious play that ends in suffering and death; Romeo and Juliet both die at the end.