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WAEC Literature in English 2005 Question 43

Question 43

Set Text: The Merchant of Venice
William Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice (Act II Scene VII, lines 49–53)
The passage, as printed

The Merchant of Venice (William Shakespeare). “Thought” in the extract implies

  1. A.meditating on his love
  2. B.associating the portrait with lead
  3. C.challenging rival suitors
  4. D.reflecting on his fate.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (associating the portrait with lead)

Explanation

Morocco says it would be damnation to think lead, a base metal, could hold her picture.