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Who is the author of ‘The Merchant of Venice’?

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William Shakespeare

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What is the primary theme of ‘The Merchant of Venice’?

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The conflict between mercy and justice

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True or False: Shylock is a Christian character.

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False

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What is the relationship between Antonio and Bassanio?

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They are close friends.

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Fill in the blank: Shylock is a _____ who lends money to Antonio.

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Jew

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What does Bassanio need money for?

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To court Portia.

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Who disguises herself as a male lawyer in the play?

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Portia

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What does the bond between Shylock and Antonio stipulate?

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A pound of Antonio’s flesh if the loan is not repaid.

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Which character is known for their famous speech on the quality of mercy?

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Portia

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True or False: Portia is a wealthy heiress.

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True

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What are the three caskets that suitors must choose from to win Portia’s hand?

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Gold, silver, and lead.

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Who ultimately chooses the correct casket to win Portia?

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Bassanio

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What is Shylock’s profession?

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Moneylender

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Fill in the blank: The character of Shylock represents the _____ of Jewish people in Venice.

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Prejudice

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What role does Gratiano play in the story?

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Bassanio’s friend who also pursues Nerissa.

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True or False: The play is set in ancient Rome.

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False

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What is the outcome of the trial between Shylock and Antonio?

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Shylock is defeated and loses his wealth.

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Who does Nerissa marry?

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Gratiano

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What does Portia give Bassanio as a token of love?

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A ring

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What does Shylock demand as a penalty for the unpaid loan?

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A pound of flesh

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True or False: Antonio is a successful merchant at the beginning of the play.

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False

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What is the significance of the phrase ‘the quality of mercy’?

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It highlights the theme of mercy versus justice.

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Who is the Duke of Venice?

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The authority figure who presides over the trial.

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Fill in the blank: Portia’s father left behind a _____ to determine her suitors.

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Testament

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What does Shylock's character symbolize in the play?
The struggle against discrimination.
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What is the climax of the play?
The trial scene.
27
True or False: The play ends with a celebration.
True
28
What does the character of Launcelot Gobbo represent?
Comic relief and the theme of servitude.
29
What is the central conflict in 'The Merchant of Venice'?
The conflict between Shylock and Antonio.
30
Who is the first character to mention Shylock in the play?
Salarino
31
Fill in the blank: The bond is signed in _____ of Shylock.
Trust
32
What does Portia argue regarding Shylock's bond?
That he is entitled to the flesh but not to spill any blood.
33
True or False: The play includes elements of both comedy and tragedy.
True
34
What does Bassanio's choice of casket reveal about him?
His inner values and true love for Portia.
35
Who is the Queen of Morocco in the story?
One of Portia's suitors.
36
Fill in the blank: Antonio's ships are _____ at the beginning of the play.
Lost
37
What does Shylock's refusal to show mercy represent?
His desire for revenge.
38
What is the relationship between Antonio and Shylock?
They are adversaries.
39
Who does Portia ultimately save during the trial?
Antonio
40
What lesson does the play convey about mercy?
That mercy is a noble quality that should be exercised.
41
True or False: Shylock is portrayed as a purely villainous character.
False
42
What is the significance of the ring subplot?
It tests loyalty and love between couples.
43
Who does Portia disguise herself as?
Balthazar
44
Fill in the blank: The Merchant of Venice is classified as a _____ play.
Comedy
45
What does the character of Portia represent?
Intelligence and resourcefulness.
46
What is Shylock's famous line about the humanity of Jews?
Hath not a Jew eyes?
47
Who are the two characters that elope at the end of the play?
Bassanio and Portia
48
What does the term 'pound of flesh' symbolize?
The harshness of the law.
49
Who is the author of 'The Merchant of Venice'?
William Shakespeare
50
What is the primary theme of 'The Merchant of Venice'?
The conflict between mercy and justice
51
True or False: Shylock is a Christian character.
False
52
What is the relationship between Antonio and Bassanio?
They are close friends.
53
Fill in the blank: Shylock is a _____ who lends money to Antonio.
Jew
54
What does Bassanio need money for?
To court Portia.
55
Who disguises herself as a male lawyer in the play?
Portia
56
What does the bond between Shylock and Antonio stipulate?
A pound of Antonio's flesh if the loan is not repaid.
57
Which character is known for their famous speech on the quality of mercy?
Portia
58
True or False: Portia is a wealthy heiress.
True
59
What are the three caskets that suitors must choose from to win Portia's hand?
Gold, silver, and lead.
60
Who ultimately chooses the correct casket to win Portia?
Bassanio
61
What is Shylock's profession?
Moneylender
62
Fill in the blank: The character of Shylock represents the _____ of Jewish people in Venice.
Prejudice
63
What role does Gratiano play in the story?
Bassanio's friend who also pursues Nerissa.
64
True or False: The play is set in ancient Rome.
False
65
What is the outcome of the trial between Shylock and Antonio?
Shylock is defeated and loses his wealth.
66
Who does Nerissa marry?
Gratiano
67
What does Portia give Bassanio as a token of love?
A ring
68
What does Shylock demand as a penalty for the unpaid loan?
A pound of flesh
69
True or False: Antonio is a successful merchant at the beginning of the play.
False
70
What is the significance of the phrase 'the quality of mercy'?
It highlights the theme of mercy versus justice.
71
Who is the Duke of Venice?
The authority figure who presides over the trial.
72
Fill in the blank: Portia's father left behind a _____ to determine her suitors.
Testament
73
What does Shylock's character symbolize in the play?
The struggle against discrimination.
74
What is the climax of the play?
The trial scene.
75
True or False: The play ends with a celebration.
True
76
What does the character of Launcelot Gobbo represent?
Comic relief and the theme of servitude.
77
What is the central conflict in 'The Merchant of Venice'?
The conflict between Shylock and Antonio.
78
Who is the first character to mention Shylock in the play?
Salarino
79
Fill in the blank: The bond is signed in _____ of Shylock.
Trust
80
What does Portia argue regarding Shylock's bond?
That he is entitled to the flesh but not to spill any blood.
81
True or False: The play includes elements of both comedy and tragedy.
True
82
What does Bassanio's choice of casket reveal about him?
His inner values and true love for Portia.
83
Who is the Queen of Morocco in the story?
One of Portia's suitors.
84
Fill in the blank: Antonio's ships are _____ at the beginning of the play.
Lost
85
What does Shylock's refusal to show mercy represent?
His desire for revenge.
86
What is the relationship between Antonio and Shylock?
They are adversaries.
87
Who does Portia ultimately save during the trial?
Antonio
88
What lesson does the play convey about mercy?
That mercy is a noble quality that should be exercised.
89
True or False: Shylock is portrayed as a purely villainous character.
False
90
What is the significance of the ring subplot?
It tests loyalty and love between couples.
91
Who does Portia disguise herself as?
Balthazar
92
Fill in the blank: The Merchant of Venice is classified as a _____ play.
Comedy
93
What does the character of Portia represent?
Intelligence and resourcefulness.
94
What is Shylock's famous line about the humanity of Jews?
Hath not a Jew eyes?
95
Who are the two characters that elope at the end of the play?
Bassanio and Portia
96
What does the term 'pound of flesh' symbolize?
The harshness of the law.

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