JAMB Literature in English 1979 Question 29

Question 29

Set Text: Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet 'O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny thy father and refuse thy name' Juliet makes this statement because

  1. A.she hates Romeo
  2. B.she hates Romeo's father
  3. C.she is anxious to marry Romeo
  4. D.she finds the name Romeo unromantic
  5. E.she wants Romeo to bear a particular name.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (she is anxious to marry Romeo)

Explanation

Juliet loves Romeo and wishes his family name were no barrier, so that she could be his.