Read the excerpt from Act I, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet. Servant: God gi’ good den. I pray, sir, can you read? 55 Romeo: Ay, mine own fortune in my misery. Servant: Perhaps you have learn’d it without book: but, I pray, can you read any thing you see? Romeo: Ay, if I know the letters and the language. Servant: Ye say honestly; rest you merry! [Offering to go.] Romeo: Stay, fellow; I can read. What causes the servant to ask for Romeo’s help? The servant needs directions. The servant cannot see. The servant needs to pray. The servant cannot read.

The servant cannot read.

Explanation:

William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Ju liet" revolves around the love story of two young people who came from feuding families. Though their love for each other may be stronger than anything, that did not stop the fateful death they are to meet, which ironically led to their families to come to a truce and call peace.

As seen in the given excerpt from Act I scene ii of the play, Romeo and Benvolio came upon Peter, the servant of the Montagues. It was through Peter's inability to read that led to his requesting Romeo to read out what was written on the piece of paper. And this, in turn, provides the opportunity for Romeo and Benvolio to 'crash' the party and eventually meet Ju liet.

Thus, the correct answer is the last option.