1. which of the following best states a theme of romeo and juliet?

(a) love paves the way for peace
(b) the power of nature overcomes the will of man
(c) love is a gentle force that brings families together
(d) actions in haste can bring about destruction

2. in act iv, scene 5 of romeo and juliet, when friar lawrence enters, he says, "come, is the bride ready to go to church? " why is this line dramatically ironic?
(a) he is late for the wedding service.
(b) he knows that juliet has fallen into a deep sleep that resembles death.
(c) he knows that juliet is already at the church.