JAMB Literature in English 1988 Question 4

Question 4

Set Text: Romeo and Juliet
From Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare)
The passage, as printed

This appeal is made by

  1. A.Romeo to Mercutio
  2. B.Benvolio to Tybalt
  3. C.Benvolio to both Tybalt and Mercutio
  4. D.Romeo to both Mercutio and Tybalt.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Benvolio to both Tybalt and Mercutio)

Explanation

In Act 3 Scene 1 Benvolio tries to stop Tybalt and Mercutio quarrelling in the street.