WAEC Literature in English 2005 Question 47

Question 47

Set Text: The Merchant of Venice
William Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice (Act IV Scene I, lines 231–236)
The passage, as printed

The Merchant of Venice (William Shakespeare). The person addressed is

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

Answer: C (Portia)

Explanation

Shylock is speaking to Portia, disguised as the lawyer Balthazar.