The phrase "held their breaths as if they were swimming under water" implies that A.
Chen risks his reputation on his performance.
B.
the audience seem to wait with great anticipation.
C.
people hold their breaths to maintain silence.
D.
the performance is a part of a tight competition.

b

Explanation:

they seem to be anticipating so much they kinda forget to breath

b or d, most likely b

Explanation:

the tone of the passage is sympathetic to the forbidden love of romeo and juliet. the nurse plays a significant role in the play. she is responsible for making their meeting again possible. additionally, there is a sense of warning in the choice of words of the nurse. she seems to be authoritative when she calls romeo "scurvy knave", and at the same time the fact that she addresses to him as "sir" reflects respect. the nurse is "vexed", this word describes her confused state of mind. on the one hand, she finds romeo a fine and eloquent man, but on the other, it is thought that man's nature forces men to try to trick women.