Question

part a: what does the nurse’s behavior in act ii reveal about h relationship with juliet?
a she is angry at juliet for disobeying her parents.
b she is distant and formal with juliet.
c she is jealous of juliet’s happiness.
d she is protective and deeply cares for juliet.
part b: which two of the following best supports the answer to part a?
\i will tell her, sir, that you do protest, which, as i take it, is a gentlemanlike offer.\ (ii, iv, 153 - 154).
\o, there is a nobleman in town, one paris, that would fain lay knife aboard; but she, good soul, had as lief to see a toad, a very toad, as see him.\ (ii, iv, 175 - 177).
\... but first let me tell ye, if ye should lead her into a fool’s paradise, as they say,\ (ii,iv, 143 - 144).
\i am none of his flirt - gills; i am none of his skainsmates\ (ii,iv,133 - 134).

Explanation:

Part A

To determine the correct answer, we analyze the Nurse's relationship with Juliet in Act II of Romeo and Juliet. Option A is incorrect because the Nurse is supportive, not angry, about Juliet's feelings. Option B is wrong as the Nurse is affectionate and familiar, not distant/formal. Option C is incorrect—there's no jealousy; the Nurse cares for Juliet's happiness. Option D matches: the Nurse looks out for Juliet (e.g., warning Romeo not to mislead her), showing protectiveness and care.

We need two quotes supporting the Nurse's protective/caring nature (Part A's answer).

1. The quote “... but first let me tell ye, if ye should lead her into a fool’s paradise, as they say,” shows the Nurse warning Romeo to treat Juliet well, demonstrating protectiveness.
2. The quote “O, there is a nobleman in town, one Paris, that would fain lay knife aboard; but she, good soul, had as lief to see a toad, a very toad, as see him.” reveals the Nurse’s awareness of Juliet’s feelings (dislike for Paris) and her concern for Juliet’s preferences, supporting care.

The other quotes either relate to relaying messages (not protection/care) or are unrelated to Juliet’s relationship.

Answer:

D. She is protective and deeply cares for Juliet.

Part B