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Which statement best conveys the central idea of this excerpt from act IV of Romeo and Juliet?

Juliet is willing to trust Friar Laurence to reunite her with Romeo.
Juliet wants to defy her family by killing herself.
Juliet is willing to face her worst fears to be with Romeo.
Juliet believes death is the only way to remain faithful to Romeo.
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Juliet is willing to trust Friar Laurence to reunite her with Romeo.
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The correct answer is "Juliet is willing to trust Friar Laurence to reunite her with Romeo."

In act IV, Juliet confesses Friar Lawrence that she would kill herself before marrying Paris, showing him a knife. After Friar Lawrence is convinced about Juliets determination to be with Romeo, he offers her a sleeping potion that will make her look as she were dead. Under this estate, she would be transferred to the Capulet tomb, where Romeo, after receiving the message, will retrieve her and they could both escape and live happily. She immediately accepts this offer.

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