WAEC Literature in English 2003 Question 43

Question 43

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 speaker intends to

  1. A.fulfil his part of the bond
  2. B.raise money for his suit
  3. C.seek redress in court
  4. D.elope with his fiancee
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (raise money for his suit)

Explanation

Bassanio needs money so that he can go to Belmont and woo Portia.