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Merchant of Venice Act 1

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

Who said it?
In sooth, I know not why I am so sad. (1)

Antonio
Bassanio
Gratiano
Portia

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who said it?
I hold the world but as the world, Gratiano—
A stage, where every man must play a part;
And mine a sad one. (77–79)

Antonio
Bassanio
Shylock
Portia

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who said it?
When he is best, he is a little worse than a man; and when he is worst, he is little better than a beast. (89)

Portia
Nerissa
Antonio
Bassanio

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who said it?
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. (98)

Shylock
Bassanio
Antonio
Gratiano

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which theme is best explained in this quotation by Shylock?
You call me misbeliever, cut-throat dog,
And spit upon my Jewish gaberdine,
And all for use of that which is mine own. (106–113)

Appearance are deceptive.
Parental influences vary.
Christians behaving badly.
Money is the key to happiness.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which theme best explains the following:
Let the forfeit 
Be nominated for an equal pound
Of your fair flesh, to be cut off and taken
In what part of your body pleaseth me. (148–151)

Mercy and revenge.
Prejudice versus intolerance.
Greed versus generosity.
All are reflected with good inferencing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This quotation best reveals which theme?
Within the eye of honor, be assured
My purse, my person, my extremest means
Lie all unlocked to your occasions. (1.1.142-146)

Religious beliefs define our outlook on life.
Friendship can require sacrifice.
Life is a lottery over which we have no control.
Revenge is sweet.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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