JAMB Literature in English 2010 Question 8

Question 8

Set Text: Romeo and Juliet
William Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet (extract for question 8)
The passage, as printed

The statement above refers to

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

Answer: A (Romeo)

Explanation

Juliet says this of Romeo when she hears he has killed her cousin Tybalt: he looked beautiful but hid a serpent's heart.