WAEC Literature in English 2003 Question 35

Question 35

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). “My people” refers to the speaker's

  1. A.friends
  2. B.enemies
  3. C.household
  4. D.relatives
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (household)

Explanation

Portia means her servants at Belmont, who already know they must treat Lorenzo and Jessica as their master and mistress.