Waec Literature in English 2000 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• WAEC 2000

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: Twelfth Night
Read the extract below and answer the question
So please my lord, I might not be admitted;
But from her handmaid to return this answer:
The element itself, till seven years heat,
Shall not behold her face at ample view......
(Act 1 Scene 1)
The message is in connection with

A. Warfare
B. Love
C. Revenge
D. Shipwreck

Question 37:

• WAEC 2000

Read the extract below and answer the question
A : Will you stay no longer nor will you not that I go with you?
B : By your patience, no. My stars shine darkly over me; the
Malignancy of my fate might, perhaps, distemper yours;
therefore I shall crave of you your leave that I may bear my evils alone
(Act II Scene 1)
The above dialogue is between

A. Viola and Captain
B. Captain and Sebastian
C. Antonio and Sebastian
D. Sebastian and Olivia

Question 38:

• WAEC 2000

Read the extract below and answer the question
A : Will you stay no longer nor will you not that I go with you?
B : By your patience, no. My stars shine darkly over me; the
Malignancy of my fate might, perhaps, distemper yours;
therefore I shall crave of you your leave that I may bear my evils alone
(Act II Scene 1)
Speaker B requests Speaker A to

A. Be patient
B. Stay behind
C. Go back home
D. Pray for his friend

Question 39:

• WAEC 2000

Read the extract below and answer the question
A : Will you stay no longer nor will you not that I go with you?
B : By your patience, no. My stars shine darkly over me; the
Malignancy of my fate might, perhaps, distemper yours;
therefore I shall crave of you your leave that I may bear my evils alone
(Act II Scene 1)
Speaker B is

A. Grateful
B. Happy
C. Angry
D. Sad

Question 40:

• WAEC 2000

Read the extract below and answer the question
A : Will you stay no longer nor will you not that I go with you?
B : By your patience, no. My stars shine darkly over me; the
Malignancy of my fate might, perhaps, distemper yours;
therefore I shall crave of you your leave that I may bear my evils alone
(Act II Scene 1)
The scene of his action is

A. A street
B. The sea-coast
C. Orsino's palace
D. Olivia's palace