WAEC Literature in English 2004 Question 48

Question 48

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). “... my Lord” in line 2 refers to

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

Answer: D (Bassanio)

Explanation

Portia calls Bassanio, now her husband-to-be, 'my lord'.