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Who is the author of The Merchant of Venice?
Who is the author of The Merchant of Venice?
- Ben Jonson
- Christopher Marlowe
- John Donne
- William Shakespeare (correct)
What is the name of the Jewish moneylender in the play?
What is the name of the Jewish moneylender in the play?
- Bassanio
- Portia
- Antonio
- Shylock (correct)
In the play, who defaults on a large loan on behalf of Bassanio?
In the play, who defaults on a large loan on behalf of Bassanio?
- Bassanio
- Portia
- Antonio (correct)
- Shylock
What is Shylock's famous demand in the play?
What is Shylock's famous demand in the play?
Which two characters have famous speeches in the play?
Which two characters have famous speeches in the play?
Which genre is The Merchant of Venice classified as?
Which genre is The Merchant of Venice classified as?
Who is the play's most famous character?
Who is the play's most famous character?
What is Shylock's occupation in the play?
What is Shylock's occupation in the play?
What is the subject of Shylock's famous speech in the play?
What is the subject of Shylock's famous speech in the play?
What is the name of the character who gives a speech on 'the quality of mercy'?
What is the name of the character who gives a speech on 'the quality of mercy'?