Question

part a
in act i, scene 5, of the tragedy of romeo and juliet, why does capulet allow romeo to remain at the feast?
a. he wants to confront romeo later, when there are not as many people present.
b. he wants to monitor romeo and see what romeo might be scheming to do.
c. he will not allow a well - mannered guest to be insulted in his home.
d. he is annoyed, but he wants to deal with romeo in his own way.

part b
which quotation by capulet in act i, scene v, of the tragedy of romeo and juliet most clearly supports the answer to part a?
a. to be a virtuous and well - governed youth. / i would not for the wealth of all this town / here in my house do him disparagement.
b. it is my will, the which if thou respect, / show a fair presence and put off these frowns. / an ill - beseeming semblance for a feast.
c. he shall be endured. / what, goodman boy! i say, he shall. go to! / am i the master here, or you? go to!
d. youll not endure him. god shall mend my soul! / youll make a mutiny among my guests! / you will set cock - a - hoop. youll be the man!

Explanation:

For Part A: In Romeo and Juliet Act 1, Scene 5, Capulet insists Romeo be allowed to stay because he does not want a well-mannered guest to be insulted in his home, valuing his reputation as a hospitable host.
For Part B: The quotation that directly supports this choice is Capulet stating Romeo is virtuous and he will not disparage him in his house, aligning with his reason for letting Romeo stay.

Answer:

Part A: C. He will not allow a well-mannered guest to be insulted in his home.
Part B: A. To be a virtuous and well-governed youth. / I would not for the wealth of all this town / Here in my house do him disparagement.