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WAEC Literature in English 2003 Question 33

Question 33

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). From the extract speaker A intends

  1. A.eloping to the city
  2. B.going to a monastery
  3. C.challenging the Jew
  4. D.forgiving the merchant
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (going to a monastery)

Explanation

Portia tells Lorenzo she has vowed to live in prayer at a monastery while her husband is away; this hides her plan to go to Venice.