JAMB Literature in English 2018 Question 20

Question 20

Set Text: Othello
William Shakespeare: Othello (extract)
The passage, as printed

"O my sweet implies

  1. A.happiness
  2. B.regret
  3. C.surprise
  4. D.friends.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (happiness)

Explanation

Othello is overjoyed to be reunited with Desdemona; the endearment shows his happiness.