Question

Read the excerpt from Act I of Romeo and Juliet.

Romeo: Is the day so young?
Benvolio: But new struck nine.
Romeo: Ah me! sad hours seem long.
Was that my father that went hence so fast?
Benvolio: It was. What sadness lengthens Romeo's hours?
Romeo: Not having that which having makes them short.

Which adaptation best maintains the original meaning and tone of the underlined part of the excerpt?

Is it too early to begin the day?
Is it so early in the day?
Do we know what time of day it is?
Do we have to wake up this early?

Answer 1

Answer: B.)

Explanation: Which adaptation best maintains the original meaning and tone of the underlined part of the excerpt?

A.) Is it too early to begin the day?

B.) Is it so early in the day? ************ Correct Answer ****

C.) Do we know what time of day it is?

D.) Do we have to wake up this early?

Answer 2

Is it so early in the day?