Question

When Romeo hears that Juliet is dead, which action does he take?

A. He decides to run farther away from Verona to grieve.
B. He writes a letter to Friar Lawrence asking him to confirm the
story.
C. He buys a poison so that he can end his life in the tomb with
Juliet.
D. He writes a letter to Rosaline, hoping she will have pity on him.

Answer 1

C. He buys a poison so that he can end his own life in the tomb with Juliet.

Step-by-step explanation:

When Romeo hears of Juliet's death from Balthasar, he reacts impulsively to the news, shouting, "I defy you, stars!" He means to counteract fate by taking his own life.