Question

read the excerpt from act i, scene i of romeo and juliet.
montague: many a morning hath he there been seen,
with tears augmenting the fresh morning’s dew,
adding to clouds more clouds with his deep sighs:
but all so soon as the all - cheering sun
should in the furthest east begin to draw
the shady curtains from aurora’s bed,
away from light steals home my heavy son,
and private in his chamber pens himself,
shuts up his windows, locks fair daylight out,
and makes himself an artificial night.
black and portentous must this humour prove
unless good counsel may the cause remove.
in this excerpt, romeo’s reaction to light illustrates his
○ tiring work schedule.
○ budding romance.
○ gloomy mood.
○ religious faith.

Explanation:

The excerpt describes Romeo avoiding sunlight: he steals home at dawn, locks himself in his room, blocks out daylight, and creates an artificial night. This behavior, paired with his earlier tears and sighs, reflects a sad, withdrawn state. None of the other options fit: there's no mention of work, a new romance, or religious motives.

Answer:

○ gloomy mood.