WAEC Literature in English 2003 Question 46

Question 46

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

The Merchant of Venice (William Shakespeare). The speaker is

  1. A.Arragon
  2. B.Lorenzo
  3. C.Bassanio
  4. D.Morocco
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Bassanio)

Explanation

In Act III Scene II Bassanio rejects the gold casket because outward show deceives.