Question

3.7) ____ why was romeo not involved in the fight?
a. he was out of town on business for his father.
b. he was out hunting in the forest.
c. he was out walking by himself beneath the sycamore grove.
d. he was with juliet.

Explanation:

To answer this, we recall the context from "Romeo and Juliet". Romeo was not involved in the fight because he was walking alone beneath the sycamore grove, as per the play's narrative. Option A is incorrect as he wasn't out of town on business. Option B is wrong as he wasn't hunting. Option D is incorrect because at this point, his relationship with Juliet hadn't progressed to being with her during this fight - related scene.

Answer:

C. He was out walking by himself beneath the sycamore grove.