WAEC Literature in English 2003 Question 42

Question 42

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

The Merchant of Venice (William Shakespeare). The person addressed is

  1. A.Antonio
  2. B.Shylock
  3. C.Gratiano
  4. D.Solanio
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Antonio)

Explanation

Bassanio is speaking to his friend Antonio, the merchant who has lent him money before.