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WAEC Literature in English 2020 Objective — Question 33

Question 33 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The underlined expression implies an attitude of

  • A. callousness
  • B. hypocrisy
  • C. racismCorrect
  • D. tribalism

Explanation

The underlined expression ("an old black ram is tupping your white ewe") implies an attitude of racism; Othello is portrayed in racial terms, described as "old black ram" while Desdemona is referred to as the white ewe.

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