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JAMB Literature in English 2013 Question 10

Question 10

Set Text: Romeo and Juliet
William Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet (extract for question 10)
The passage, as printed

The speech above is made when

  1. A.Romeo and Paris engage themselves in a fight
  2. B.Benvolio tries to separate the servants of the feuding families
  3. C.Tybalt challenges Romeo to duel
  4. D.Prince Escalus arrives to make peace between the families.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Benvolio tries to separate the servants of the feuding families)

Explanation

In the opening street brawl Benvolio draws his sword to part the fighting servants and asks Tybalt to help him.