Question

read the exchange between romeo and nurse in act ii, scene iv of romeo and juliet.
romeo: bid her devise
some means to come to shrift this afternoon;
and there she shall at friar laurence cell,
be shrivd and married. here is for thy pains.
nurse: no, truly, sir; not a penny.
romeo: go to; i say, you shall.
nurse: this afternoon, sir? well, she shall be there.
which plot detail adds to the mood of anticipation?

options:

• romeo offers money to nurse for her help.
• romeo reviews a meeting time and place.
• nurse agrees to help romeo and juliet marry.
• nurse refuses to take money from romeo.

Explanation:

To determine which plot detail adds to anticipation, we analyze each option:

• "Romeo offers money..." focuses on payment, not anticipation of the marriage event.
• "Romeo reviews a meeting time and place" (and Nurse confirms Juliet will be there) builds excitement for the upcoming marriage, as it solidifies the plan and timing, creating anticipation for the event.
• "Nurse agrees to help..." is about agreement, not the anticipation of the meeting/marriage.
• "Nurse refuses money..." is about money, not anticipation.

Answer:

B. Romeo reviews a meeting time and place. (Assuming the option identifiers are A, B, C, D with B being "Romeo reviews a meeting time and place.")