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WAEC Literature in English 2005 Question 50

Question 50

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). At the end of the speech, the speaker

  1. A.proceeds to execute the bond
  2. B.accepts the judgement of the court
  3. C.submits to the Duke's authority
  4. D.declares his unalterable stand.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (declares his unalterable stand.)

Explanation

Shylock insists that nothing will move him from his bond, declaring his fixed position.