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3536

"If you touch me, I shall smash your face with this bottle"

Based on J.C. De Graft's Sons and Daughters, the issue at stake is that

  • A. Maanan is trying to compromise
  • B. Lawyer B is trying to kiss Maanan
  • C. James sees Awere as a bad influence
  • D. Mrs Bonu is taunting Maanan for loving her husband
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3537

"From forth the fatal loins of these two foes
A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life..."

Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the lines above suggests that the tragedy in the play

  • A. could have been averted
  • B. is predestined
  • C. is brought on enmity
  • D. brought misfortune on the lovers
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3538

"O she doth teach the torches to burn bright!
It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night
A rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear."

Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, from the lines above, Juliet's beauty is presented

  • A. in contrast to the dark night
  • B. as a source of envy to all
  • C. in terms of riches
  • D. as being outstanding
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3539

"The all seeing sun
Ne'er saw match since first the world begun."

Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet,

The lines above were spoken by

  • A. Count Paris in praise of Juliet
  • B. Romeo in praise of Juliet
  • C. Romeo in praise of Roseline
  • D. Lady Capulet in praise of Roseline
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3540

Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet,

The major role of Mercutio in the play is to

  • A. serve as a contrast to Romeo
  • A. accompany Romeo to Friar Lawrence
  • B. aid and abet Romeo's passion
  • C. annoy Tybalt
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