Question

setting the scene of romeo and juliet, part 2
pre - test complete
read the excerpt from act i, scene i of romeo and juliet.
three civil brawls, bred of an airy word,
by thee, old capulet, and montague,
have thrice disturbd the quiet of our streets,
and made veronas ancient citizens
cast by their grave beseeming ornaments,
to wield old partisans, in hands as old,
cankerd with peace, to part your cankerd hate.
which best paraphrases why the prince is angry with capulet and montague?
75 their servants were left unattended on the street.
they were supposed to come see him on this day.
their families have recently started three street fights.
they were supposed to leave the town of verona.
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Explanation:

The text mentions "Three civil brawls... Have thrice disturb'd the quiet of our streets" indicating that the Capulet and Montague families have started three street - fights which has angered the prince.

Answer:

Their families have recently started three street fights.