Question

that late thou gav’st me, for mercutio’s soul is but a little way above our heads, staying for thine to keep him company. either thou or i, or both, must go with him. tybalt thou wretched boy, that didst consort him here, shalt with him hence. romeo this shall determine that. what external conflict arises between tybalt and romeo in the excerpt? romeo wants to fight tybalt to avenge mercutio’s death. tybalt refuses to fight romeo because of mercutio’s death. benvolio stops romeo and tybalt from fighting to prevent death.

Explanation:

In the text, Romeo refers to Mercutio's soul and says either he, Tybalt, or both must go with him, indicating a desire to fight for revenge. Tybalt also challenges Romeo, showing mutual - combat intent due to Mercutio's death.

Answer:

A. Romeo wants to fight Tybalt to avenge Mercutio's death.