Waec Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 1196:

• WAEC 2016

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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: Othell0
So opposite to marriage that she shunned
The wealthy, curled darlings of our nation,Run from her guardage to the sooty bosom
Of such a thing as thou to fear, not to delight?
(Act 1, Scene Two, Lines 66 - 70)
''Run from her guardege'' refers to

A. Emilia
B. Desdemona
C. Bianca
D. Cassio's mistress

Question 1197:

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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: Othell0
So opposite to marriage that she shunned
The wealthy, curled darlings of our nation,Run from her guardage to the sooty bosom
Of such a thing as thou to fear, not to delight?
(Act 1, Scene Two, Lines 66 - 70)
The setting is

A. Another street outside the Sagittary
B. A council chamber
C. A seaport in Cyprus
D. The citadel

Question 1198:

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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: Othell0
So opposite to marriage that she shunned
The wealthy, curled darlings of our nation,Run from her guardage to the sooty bosom
Of such a thing as thou to fear, not to delight?
(Act 1, Scene Two, Lines 66 - 70)
The speaker is

A. Brabantio
B. Cassio
C. Gratiano
D. Lago

Question 1199:

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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: Othell0
So opposite to marriage that she shunned
The wealthy, curled darlings of our nation,Run from her guardage to the sooty bosom
Of such a thing as thou to fear, not to delight?
(Act 1, Scene Two, Lines 66 - 70)
The addressee is

A. Othello
B. Duke
C. Roderigo
D. Montano

Question 1200:

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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: Othell0
So opposite to marriage that she shunned
The wealthy, curled darlings of our nation,Run from her guardage to the sooty bosom
Of such a thing as thou to fear, not to delight?
(Act 1, Scene Two, Lines 66 - 70)
What has happened to the speaker?

A. He has been fined
B. He has fallen out of favour
C. He has been denied promotion
D. He has lost his job