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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.

A

Testament

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What does Shylock’s character symbolize in the play?

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The struggle against discrimination.

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What is the climax of the play?

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The trial scene.

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27
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True or False: The play ends with a celebration.

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True

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What does the character of Launcelot Gobbo represent?

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Comic relief and the theme of servitude.

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29
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What is the central conflict in ‘The Merchant of Venice’?

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The conflict between Shylock and Antonio.

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Who is the first character to mention Shylock in the play?

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Salarino

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Fill in the blank: The bond is signed in _____ of Shylock.

A

Trust

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What does Portia argue regarding Shylock’s bond?

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That he is entitled to the flesh but not to spill any blood.

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True or False: The play includes elements of both comedy and tragedy.

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True

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What does Bassanio’s choice of casket reveal about him?

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His inner values and true love for Portia.

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Who is the Queen of Morocco in the story?

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One of Portia’s suitors.

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Fill in the blank: Antonio’s ships are _____ at the beginning of the play.

A

Lost

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37
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What does Shylock’s refusal to show mercy represent?

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His desire for revenge.

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38
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What is the relationship between Antonio and Shylock?

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They are adversaries.

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39
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Who does Portia ultimately save during the trial?

A

Antonio

40
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What lesson does the play convey about mercy?

A

That mercy is a noble quality that should be exercised.

41
Q

True or False: Shylock is portrayed as a purely villainous character.

A

False

42
Q

What is the significance of the ring subplot?

A

It tests loyalty and love between couples.

43
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Who does Portia disguise herself as?

A

Balthazar

44
Q

Fill in the blank: The Merchant of Venice is classified as a _____ play.

A

Comedy

45
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What does the character of Portia represent?

A

Intelligence and resourcefulness.

46
Q

What is Shylock’s famous line about the humanity of Jews?

A

Hath not a Jew eyes?

47
Q

Who are the two characters that elope at the end of the play?

A

Bassanio and Portia

48
Q

What does the term ‘pound of flesh’ symbolize?

A

The harshness of the law.

49
Q

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

A

William Shakespeare

50
Q

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

A

The conflict between mercy and justice

51
Q

True or False: Shylock is a Christian character.

A

False

52
Q

What is the relationship between Antonio and Bassanio?

A

They are close friends.

53
Q

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

A

Jew

54
Q

What does Bassanio need money for?

A

To court Portia.

55
Q

Who disguises herself as a male lawyer in the play?

A

Portia

56
Q

What does the bond between Shylock and Antonio stipulate?

A

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

57
Q

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

A

Portia

58
Q

True or False: Portia is a wealthy heiress.

A

True

59
Q

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

A

Gold, silver, and lead.

60
Q

Who ultimately chooses the correct casket to win Portia?

A

Bassanio

61
Q

What is Shylock’s profession?

A

Moneylender

62
Q

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

A

Prejudice

63
Q

What role does Gratiano play in the story?

A

Bassanio’s friend who also pursues Nerissa.

64
Q

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

A

False

65
Q

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

A

Shylock is defeated and loses his wealth.

66
Q

Who does Nerissa marry?

A

Gratiano

67
Q

What does Portia give Bassanio as a token of love?

A

A ring

68
Q

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

A

A pound of flesh

69
Q

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

A

False

70
Q

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

A

It highlights the theme of mercy versus justice.

71
Q

Who is the Duke of Venice?

A

The authority figure who presides over the trial.

72
Q

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

A

Testament

73
Q

What does Shylock’s character symbolize in the play?

A

The struggle against discrimination.

74
Q

What is the climax of the play?

A

The trial scene.

75
Q

True or False: The play ends with a celebration.

A

True

76
Q

What does the character of Launcelot Gobbo represent?

A

Comic relief and the theme of servitude.

77
Q

What is the central conflict in ‘The Merchant of Venice’?

A

The conflict between Shylock and Antonio.

78
Q

Who is the first character to mention Shylock in the play?

A

Salarino

79
Q

Fill in the blank: The bond is signed in _____ of Shylock.

A

Trust

80
Q

What does Portia argue regarding Shylock’s bond?

A

That he is entitled to the flesh but not to spill any blood.

81
Q

True or False: The play includes elements of both comedy and tragedy.

A

True

82
Q

What does Bassanio’s choice of casket reveal about him?

A

His inner values and true love for Portia.

83
Q

Who is the Queen of Morocco in the story?

A

One of Portia’s suitors.

84
Q

Fill in the blank: Antonio’s ships are _____ at the beginning of the play.

A

Lost

85
Q

What does Shylock’s refusal to show mercy represent?

A

His desire for revenge.

86
Q

What is the relationship between Antonio and Shylock?

A

They are adversaries.

87
Q

Who does Portia ultimately save during the trial?

A

Antonio

88
Q

What lesson does the play convey about mercy?

A

That mercy is a noble quality that should be exercised.

89
Q

True or False: Shylock is portrayed as a purely villainous character.

A

False

90
Q

What is the significance of the ring subplot?

A

It tests loyalty and love between couples.

91
Q

Who does Portia disguise herself as?

A

Balthazar

92
Q

Fill in the blank: The Merchant of Venice is classified as a _____ play.

A

Comedy

93
Q

What does the character of Portia represent?

A

Intelligence and resourcefulness.

94
Q

What is Shylock’s famous line about the humanity of Jews?

A

Hath not a Jew eyes?

95
Q

Who are the two characters that elope at the end of the play?

A

Bassanio and Portia

96
Q

What does the term ‘pound of flesh’ symbolize?

A

The harshness of the law.

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