Waec Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 276:

• WAEC 2001

Read the extract below and answer the question:
A : Fie, thou dishonest Satan! I call thee by the most modest
terms, for I am one of those gentle ones that will use the devil
himself with courtesy. Sayest thou that house is dark?
B : As hell, Sir Topas
(Act 4 sc. ll)
Sir Topas is expected to be a

A. Tacher
B. Physician
C. Parson
D. Lunatic

Question 277:

• WAEC 2001

Read the extract below and answer the question
I am sorry, madam, I have hurt your kinsman,
But had it been the brother of my blood,
I must have done no less with wit and safety.
You throw a strange regard upon me, and by that
I do perceieve it hath offended you;
Pardon me, sweet one, even for the vows
We made each other but so late ago.
(Act 5 Sc. 1)
The speaker is

A. Sir Toby
B. Sebastian
C. Viola
D. Sir Andrew

Question 278:

• WAEC 2001

Read the extract below and answer the question
I am sorry, madam, I have hurt your kinsman,
But had it been the brother of my blood,
I must have done no less with wit and safety.
You throw a strange regard upon me, and by that
I do perceive it hath offended you;
Pardon me, sweet one, even for the vows
We made each other but so late ago.
(Act 5 Sc. 1)
.......''the brother o my blood'' implies he is

A. Your (own) brother
B. My (own) brother
C. Our (own) brother
D. Their (own) brother

Question 279:

• WAEC 2001

Read the extract below and answer the question
I am sorry, madam, I have hurt your kinsman,
But had it been the brother of my blood,
I must have done no less with wit and safety.
You throw a strange regard upon me, and by that
I do perceive it hath offended you;
Pardon me, sweet one, even for the vows
We made each other but so late ago.
(Act 5 Sc. 1)
''the vows'' refers to

A. Divorce
B. Love
C. Marriage
D. Courtship

Question 280:

• WAEC 2001

The speaker is replied by

A. Antonio
B. Olivia
C. Sebastian
D. Orsino