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WAEC - Literature In English (2001 - No. 35)

Read the extract below and answer the question

A : I could marry this wench for this device
B : So could I too.
A : And ask no other dowry with her but such another jest.
B : Nor I neither.
C : Here comes my noble gull-catcher.
A : Wilt thou set thy foot o' my neck?
B : Or o' mine either?
A : Shall I play my freedom at tray: and become thy bondslave?
B : I' faith, or I either?
(Act 2 Sc V)
Read the extract below and answer the question

A : I could marry this wench for this device
B : So could I too.
A : And ask no other dowry with her but such another jest.
B : Nor I neither.
C : Here comes my noble gull-catcher.
A : Wilt thou set thy foot o' my neck?
B : Or o' mine either?
A : Shall I play my freedom at tray: and become thy bondslave?
B : I' faith, or I either?
(Act 2 Sc V)
Read the extract below and answer the question

A : I could marry this wench for this device
B : So could I too.
A : And ask no other dowry with her but such another jest.
B : Nor I neither.
C : Here comes my noble gull-catcher.
A : Wilt thou set thy foot o' my neck?
B : Or o' mine either?
A : Shall I play my freedom at tray: and become thy bondslave?
B : I' faith, or I either?
(Act 2 Sc V)
From the novel; Twelfth Night

Speaker A is

Anotonio
The Duke
Sir Toby
Fabian

Explanation

In this scene from Twelfth Night (Act 2, Scene V), Sir Toby Belch is engaging in witty, playful banter with others. The conversation involves him mocking others and making light of the situation. The dialogue reflects Sir Toby's characteristic humour and mischievous nature.

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