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What is the name of the character who demands a 'pound of flesh' as retribution?
What is the name of the character who demands a 'pound of flesh' as retribution?
- Portia
- Antonio
- Shylock (correct)
- Bassanio
Who is the author of The Merchant of Venice?
Who is the author of The Merchant of Venice?
- William Shakespeare (correct)
- John Donne
- Ben Jonson
- Christopher Marlowe
In which city does the play take place?
In which city does the play take place?
- Florence
- Milan
- Venice (correct)
- Rome
What is the genre of The Merchant of Venice?
What is the genre of The Merchant of Venice?
Which character delivers the famous speech on 'the quality of mercy'?
Which character delivers the famous speech on 'the quality of mercy'?
Who accuses Salarino and Solanio of helping Jessica escape?
Who accuses Salarino and Solanio of helping Jessica escape?
What do Salarino and Solanio proudly take credit for?
What do Salarino and Solanio proudly take credit for?
What does Shylock compare his flesh to?
What does Shylock compare his flesh to?
What does Shylock swear to do?
What does Shylock swear to do?
What does Salarino doubt about Shylock?
What does Salarino doubt about Shylock?
Flashcards
Who is Shylock?
Who is Shylock?
A Jewish moneylender who demands a 'pound of flesh' as retribution for Antonio's debt.
Who wrote 'The Merchant of Venice'?
Who wrote 'The Merchant of Venice'?
The renowned English playwright who penned The Merchant of Venice.
Where does the play take place?
Where does the play take place?
The primary setting for the play, known for its canals and merchants.
What is the play's genre?
What is the play's genre?
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Who speaks on 'the quality of mercy'?
Who speaks on 'the quality of mercy'?
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Who accuses Salarino and Solanio?
Who accuses Salarino and Solanio?
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What do Salarino and Solanio take credit for?
What do Salarino and Solanio take credit for?
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What does Shylock compare his flesh to?
What does Shylock compare his flesh to?
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What does Shylock swear to do?
What does Shylock swear to do?
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What does Salarino doubt?
What does Salarino doubt?
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