WAEC Literature in English 2005 Question 39

Question 39

Set Text: The Merchant of Venice
William Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice (Act II Scene III, lines 15–18)
The passage, as printed

The Merchant of Venice (William Shakespeare). The speaker is

  1. A.Tubal
  2. B.Portia
  3. C.Morocco
  4. D.Jessica
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Jessica)

Explanation

Jessica, Shylock's daughter, is ashamed of her father's manners.