Question

Why does Mercutio say that Romeo is already dead in Romeo and Juliet?

O A. Because Romeo is in love.
O B. Because he heard the chorus say Romeo was going to die.
OC. Because Tybalt challenged Romeo to a duel.
OD. Because Rome was shot with an arrow.

Answer 1

A.

Step-by-step explanation:

Because Romeo is in love.

Answer 2

The answer is A - because Romeo is in love.

Step-by-step explanation:

Jokingly, Mercutio says that Romeo is already dead because he has been "stabbed with a white wench's black eye, run through the ear with a love-song," and shot right through the heart with Cupid's arrow.