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Literature In English Past Questions and Answers

Waec Literature In English Questions

Question 466:
Read the extract below and answer the question
.......'twere damnation
To think so base athough; it were too gross
To rib her cerecloth in the obscure grave; “
Or shall I think in silver she's immured;Being ten times undervalued to tried gold?
(Act 11 scene seven, lines 49 - 53)
After this speech, the speaker
  • A Unlocks the gold casket
  • B Engages his lover
  • C Unfolds his marriage plans
  • D Celebrates his victory
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Question 467:
Read the extract below and answer the question
.......'twere damnation
To think so base athough; it were too gross
To rib her cerecloth in the obscure grave; “
Or shall I think in silver she's immured;Being ten times undervalued to tried gold?
(Act 11 scene seven, lines 49 - 53)
'' Being ten times undervalued to try gold?'' reveals the speaker's
  • A Strength of love
  • B Assessment of his lover's character
  • C Value of gold
  • D Estimate of his lover's worth.
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Question 468:
Read the extract below and answer the question
When it is paid, according to the tenor.
It doth appear you are a worthy judge,
You know the law, your exposition
Hath been most sound. I charge you by the law;....
Proceed to judgement;.....
(Act IV Scene On, lines 231 - 236)
The speaker is
  • A Antonio
  • B Shylock
  • C Bassanio
  • D Nerissa
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Question 469:
Read the extract below and answer the question
When it is paid, according to the tenor.
It doth appear you are a worthy judge,
You know the law, your exposition
Hath been most sound. I charge you by the law;....
Proceed to judgement;.....
(Act IV Scene On, lines 231 - 236)
The person addressed is
  • A Jessica
  • B Duke
  • C Portia
  • D Lorenzo
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Question 470:
Read the extract below and answer the question
When it is paid, according to the tenor.
It doth appear you are a worthy judge,
You know the law, your exposition
Hath been most sound. I charge you by the law;....
Proceed to judgement;.....
(Act IV Scene On, lines 231 - 236)
The extract conveys a feeling of
  • A Dejection
  • B Anxiety
  • C Tolerance
  • D Confidence
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