WAEC Literature in English 2004 Question 49

Question 49

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). “...And be my vantage to exclaim on you” means the opportunity to.........him

  1. A.hate
  2. B.love
  3. C.embrace
  4. D.reject
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (reject)

Explanation

If Bassanio loses the ring, Portia will have the right to accuse him and cast him off.