JAMB Literature in English 1999 Question 5

Question 5

Set Text: Twelfth Night

'She bore a mind that envy could not but call fair' The statement above characterizes

  1. A.Maria
  2. B.Olivia
  3. C.Roderigo
  4. D.Viola.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Viola.)

Explanation

Sebastian praises his lost twin sister Viola: even an envious person would call her mind fair.