Which best describes the primary conflict of Act IV, scenes iii-v of Romeo and Juliet?

Juliet fakes her own death using poison.
Capulet bosses around Juliet’s nurse.
Peter argues with Juliet’s wedding musicians.
Friar Laurence lies to Juliet’s family.

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The primary conflict of Act IV, scenes iii-v of "Romeo and Juliet" is best described by the statement: Juliet fakes her own death using poison. In these scenes, Juliet takes a potion given to her by Friar Laurence that will make her appear dead for 42 hours, which is a central part of her plan to avoid marrying Paris and ultimately to reunite with Romeo. This creates significant tension and conflict as the situation unfolds.