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WAEC Literature in English 2003 Question 39

Question 39

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

The Merchant of Venice (William Shakespeare). “The lady” in the extract refers to

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

Answer: D (Portia)

Explanation

The suitors choose caskets to win Portia, the lady of Belmont.