Question

Antonio says that trying to reason with Shylock was like ______.

1. standing on the beach and ordering the waves to wash away the sands.
2. reasoning with a ewe which was crying out in distress at the loss of her lamb.
3. trying to soften a rock.
4. commanding the pine trees on the mountain side to remain quiet and motionless when battered by strong winds.

Answer 1

Both options (b) and (d) are correct.