Question

In line 70, Romeo says, “Do I live dead that live to tell it now.” How does this contribute to the passage?

Romeo and Benvolio are enemies, which is why Romeo ignores Benvolio’s advice.Romeo and Benvolio are brothers, which is why Romeo is embarrassed to share his feelings with Benvolio.Romeo and Benvolio have a close, trusting relationship, which is why Romeo feels comfortable opening up to Benvolio.Romeo and Benvolio have just met, which explains why Benvolio does not have much to say.

Answer 1

The answer is choice 3.

We know Benvolio and Romeo are kinsmen; therefore the first and last choices can be eliminated. They have not just met and are not enemies. Of the remaining two, choice 2 would not work, as Romeo is clearly discussing this situation at length with Benvolio and is not embarrassed at all.

Therefore, the best answer is 3: Romeo and Benvolio have a close, trusting relationship, which is why Romeo feels comfortable opening up to Benvolio.