WAEC Literature in English 2005 Question 48

Question 48

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 extract conveys a feeling of

  1. A.dejection
  2. B.anxiety
  3. C.tolerance
  4. D.confidence.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (confidence.)

Explanation

Shylock is sure the law is on his side and urges the judge to proceed.