Waec Literature in English 2003 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• WAEC 2003

Read the extract below and answer the question
As much as I deserve: why, that's the lady
I do in birth deserve her, and in fortunes
In graces, and in qualities of breeding
But more than these, in love I do deserves
(Act 11, sc VII)
The speaker is

A. Arragon
B. Bassanio
C. Morocco
D. Gratiano

Question 32:

• WAEC 2003

Read the extract below and answer the question
As much as I deserve: why, that's the lady
I do in birth deserve her, and in fortunes
In graces, and in qualities of breeding
But more than these, in love I do deserves
(Act 11, sc VII)
The subject of the extract is

A. A declaration of love
B. The choice of caskets
C. The elopement of two lovers
D. A marriage proposal

Question 33:

• WAEC 2003

Read the extract below and answer the question
As much as I deserve: why, that's the lady
I do in birth deserve her, and in fortunes
In graces, and in qualities of breeding
But more than these, in love I do deserves
(Act 11, sc VII)
After the speech, the speaker

A. Marries his lover
B. Betrays his emotions
C. Fails in his venture
D. Breaks the engagement

Question 34:

• WAEC 2003

Read the extract below and answer the question
As much as I deserve: why, that's the lady
I do in birth deserve her, and in fortunes
In graces, and in qualities of breeding
But more than these, in love I do deserves
(Act 11, sc VII)
''The lady'' in the extract refers to

A. Balthazar
B. Nerissa
C. Jessica
D. Portia

Question 35:

• WAEC 2003

Read the extract below and answer the question
As much as I deserve: why, that's the lady
I do in birth deserve her, and in fortunes
In graces, and in qualities of breeding
But more than these, in love I do deserves
(Act 11, sc VII)
The speech is an example of a/an

A. Mnologue
B. Aside
C. Soliloquy
D. Epilogue