The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B. Part A Read the following excerpt from Act II, Scene v, of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. Juliet. O God, she comes! O honey nurse, what news?Hast thou met with him? …Now, good sweet nurse—O Lord, why lookest thou sad? Nurse. I am aweary, give me leave awhile.…Do you not see that I am out of breath? Juliet. … The excuse that thou dost make in this delayIs longer than the tale thou dost excuse. Which of the following words best characterizes the Nurse’s treatment of Juliet in this scene? A. Compassionate
B. Affectionate
C. Self-absorbed
D. Indulgent

Part B Which of the following best explains the answer to Part A?

a. The Nurse expresses her sorrow that Juliet will soon leave her care.
b. The Nurse withholds information that is crucial to Juliet’s happiness.
c. The Nurse decides to tell Lady Capulet what Juliet has decided to do.
d. The Nurse jokes with Juliet about how the day’s work has soured her mood.