10. At the end of the play [Romeo and Juliet], both families plan to

a. go into seclusion
b. punish the friar for his sin
c. hold combined funeral services
d. erect a memorial to the lovers
D?

-MC

Right.

Yes, option D, erect a memorial to the lovers, is correct. At the end of the play "Romeo and Juliet", both the Capulet and Montague families decide to put aside their long-standing feud and honor the love between Romeo and Juliet. They agree to build a memorial in their honor as a symbol of reconciliation.

To determine the correct answer, let's review the ending of the play Romeo and Juliet.

In the final scene of the play, both the Capulet and Montague families gather together after the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. They come to realize the tragic consequences of their long-standing feud, which has ultimately caused the deaths of their children.

As a result, the families decide to put an end to their bitter rivalry and reconcile. They see the futility and devastation that their feud has caused and agree to bury their differences. The play concludes with their promise to erect a memorial in honor of Romeo and Juliet.

Based on this information, the correct answer is (d) erect a memorial to the lovers.