merchant of venice Flashcards

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1
Q

what is shylocks job

A

jewish money lender

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2
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who is shylocks daughter

A

Jessica

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3
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Why does shylock hate Antonio

A

Antonio spat on him in public and called him a dag

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4
Q

Who does bassanio want to woo

A

Portia

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5
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What does Antonio have to give shylock if he can’t pay his debt

A

A pound of flesh

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6
Q

what is shylock uspest about the loss of
a) his daughter
b) a turquoise ring

A

a turquoise ring

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7
Q

what does shylock think about mercy

A

it’s a weakness

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8
Q

what does Jessica say love is

A

Blind

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9
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When Antonio accepts that Shylock must have his pound of flesh, which main theme is demonstrated

A

Justice

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10
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Which characters’ relationship highlights the theme of love

A

Lorenzo and Jessica

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11
Q

Portia is controlled by her father, even though he is dead. How does he control her

A

With his will

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12
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What does Portia give to Bassanio as a token, representing the theme of love?

A

a gold ring

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13
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What else does Portia offer to Bassanio as a token, representing the theme of love

A

offers to repay his debt

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14
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How is Portia’s extreme wealth shown?

A

She offers to repay Bassanio’s loan

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15
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What aspect of the theme of money does Bassanio represent

A

A lack of it

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16
Q

who is Antonio’s best friend

A

Bassanio

17
Q

Where do the main characters in this play belong

A

Venice and Belmont

18
Q

How does Portia talk about her suitors

A

With humour

19
Q

Who is Portia’s maid-in-waiting

A

Nerissa

20
Q

When do we see Shylock being sentimental

A

when he remembers his wife

21
Q

when does shylock remember his wife

A

When he is angry with his daughter for stealing from him

22
Q

Who is the Merchant of Venice

A

Antonio

23
Q

How does Portia save the day

A

She spots a flaw in Shylock’s contract

24
Q

Who is Gratiano

A

Bassanio’s friend