2005 - WAEC Literature Past Questions and Answers - page 5
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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)
''Though'' in the extract implies
.......'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)
''Though'' in the extract implies
A
meditating on his love
B
associating the portrait with lead
C
challenging rival suitors
D
reflecting on his fate
correct option: a
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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
.......'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
correct option: a
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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
.......'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.
correct option: c
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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
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
correct option: b
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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
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
correct option: c
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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
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
correct option: d
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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)
''Your exposition'' refers to
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)
''Your exposition'' refers to
A
legal knowledge
B
plea for mercy
C
exercise of justice
D
enactment of the law
correct option: c
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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)
A the end of the speech, the speaker
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)
A the end of the speech, the speaker
A
proceeds to execte the bond
B
accepts the judgement of the court
C
submits to the Duke's authority
D
declares his unalterable stand
correct option: b
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