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JAMB Literature in English 2008 Question 6

Question 6

Set Text: Romeo and Juliet
JAMB 2008: William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet (extract)
The passage, as printed

The statement above is in reference to the speaker's

  1. A.retirement
  2. B.imminent death
  3. C.state of health
  4. D.short-tempered nature.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (imminent death)

Explanation

Friar Laurence says his 'short date of breath' (the little life left to an old man) is shorter than a long story, so he refers to his approaching death.