Juliet's purpose in talking to the nurse in Act I, Scene 5 is to...

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implore her to keep a secret about Juliet's new love.
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gossip about the young men in attendance at the feast.
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get permission to attend the feast.
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inquire about Romeo.

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Juliet's purpose in talking to the nurse in Act I, Scene 5 is to inquire about Romeo. After meeting Romeo at the Capulet feast, Juliet expresses her desire to learn more about him, and she asks the Nurse for information regarding Romeo's identity.