WAEC Literature in English 1999 Question 35

Question 35

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

Twelfth Night (William Shakespeare). The ”headstrong potent fault” is

  1. A.falling in love
  2. B.showing sympathy
  3. C.proposing marriage
  4. D.seeking revenge.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (falling in love)

Explanation

Olivia's 'fault' is her uncontrollable love for Cesario.