WAEC Literature in English 1999 Question 33

Question 33

Set Text: Twelfth Night
William Shakespeare: Twelfth Night (Act III Scene 4)
The passage, as printed

Twelfth Night (William Shakespeare). The person being referred to in the figure of speech is

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

Answer: C (Viola)

Explanation

The 'heart of stone' belongs to Cesario, who is Viola in disguise.