WAEC Literature in English 2002 Question 31

Question 31

Set Text: The Merchant of Venice
William Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice (Act I Scene I)
The passage, as printed

The Merchant of Venice (William Shakespeare). The speaker is

  1. A.Portia
  2. B.Solanio
  3. C.Gratiano
  4. D.Bassanio
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Solanio)

Explanation

In the opening scene Solanio teases Antonio about his sadness.