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 120

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.

According to this excerpt, what is causing Montague’s concerns about Romeo?

A. Romeo has been crying and shutting himself away in his darkened room.
B. Romeo has been causing many fights in the streets of Verona.
C. Romeo has been keeping many secrets from his mother and father.
D. Romeo has been avoiding his friends and family members.

Explanation: In this excerpt from Act I, Scene I of "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, what is causing Montague's concerns about Romeo is that he has been crying and shutting himself away in his darkened room. Romeo's father says that Romeo goes out at night crying, and as soon as the sun is about to rise he hides in his room and darkens it with the curtains. Romeo is in love with Rosaline, who is indifferent to his love.