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WAEC Literature in English 2004 Question 39

Question 39

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). Speaker A had earlier been advised to

  1. A.pause a day or two
  2. B.forgo the opportunity
  3. C.pause a week or month
  4. D.exploit the opportunity
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (pause a day or two)

Explanation

Portia had begged Bassanio, 'I pray you tarry: pause a day or two before you hazard'.