Waec Literature in English 2005 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• WAEC 2005

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)
The person referred to in the extract is

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

Question 42:

• WAEC 2005

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

A. Meditating on his love
B. Associating the portrait with lead
C. Challenging rival suitors
D. Reflecting on his fate

Question 43:

• WAEC 2005

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

Question 44:

• WAEC 2005

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.

Question 45:

• WAEC 2005

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