WAEC Literature in English 2002 Question 44

Question 44

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

The Merchant of Venice (William Shakespeare). The speaker is contemplating on the

  1. A.choice of caskets
  2. B.loss of his fortune
  3. C.most eligible suitor
  4. D.outcome of the trial
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (most eligible suitor)

Explanation

Portia and Nerissa review the suitors, weighing who would be acceptable.