WAEC Literature in English 2005 Question 44

Question 44

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). After this speech, the speaker

  1. A.unlocks the gold casket
  2. B.engages his lover
  3. C.unfolds his marriage plans
  4. D.celebrates his victory.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (unlocks the gold casket)

Explanation

Morocco chooses and opens the gold casket, and finds a skull.