WAEC Literature in English 2004 Question 35

Question 35

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

The Merchant of Venice (William Shakespeare). The “kindness” is to be repaid within

  1. A.one month
  2. B.three months
  3. C.one year
  4. D.a life-time
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (three months)

Explanation

The bond is for three thousand ducats for three months.