WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Read the extract below and answer the question:
Lysander riddles very prettily;
Now much beshrew my manners and my pride, If Hermia meant to say Lysander lied.
But, gentle friend, for love and courtesy Lie further off, in human modesty;
Such separation as may well be said
Becomes a virtuous bachelor and a maid;
So far be distant, and good night, sweet friend: Thy love ne’er alter, till thy sweet life end!
The speaker and the addressee are
- father and daughter
- master and servant
-
lovers
- friends
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
The speaker and the addressee are lovers. Hermia and Lysander are in love and have run away to get married.