WAEC Literature in English 2003 Question 50

Question 50

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). After the speech, the speaker proceeds to

  1. A.make the right choice
  2. B.marry her lover
  3. C.unlock the silver casket
  4. D.expose the secret
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (make the right choice)

Explanation

Bassanio chooses the lead casket, which holds Portia's portrait, and wins her.