WAEC Literature in English 2003 Question 31

Question 31

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

The Merchant of Venice (William Shakespeare). Speaker A is

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

Answer: C (Portia)

Explanation

Portia is leaving Belmont and asks Lorenzo and Jessica to look after her house while she and Bassanio are away.