WAEC Literature in English 2002 Question 34

Question 34

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 addressing the addressee's

  1. A.elopement
  2. B.merchandise
  3. C.engagement
  4. D.melancholy
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (melancholy)

Explanation

Solanio is talking about Antonio's unexplained sadness (melancholy).