Shakespeare Today: The Merchant of Venice - Key Quotes 2

Shakespeare Today: The Merchant of Venice - Key Quotes 2

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Interactive Video

Arts, Other

4th Grade - University

Hard

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This video lesson provides an in-depth analysis of key quotes from 'The Merchant of Venice', focusing on characters other than Shylock. It explores themes such as love, choice, hypocrisy, and mercy through the words of Bassanio, Portia, Antonio, Jessica, the Duke, and others. The lesson also examines the complex interplay between serious and humorous elements in the play, highlighting the characters' motivations and the societal norms of the time.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Bassanio's primary motivation for marrying Portia according to his quote in Act 1, Scene 1?

Her beauty

Her wealth

Her intelligence

Her virtues

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Act 1, Scene 2, what does Portia lament about her situation?

Her suitors' lack of interest

Her father's strict rules

Her inability to choose her husband

Her lack of wealth

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Antonio's view on charging interest, as expressed in Act 1, Scene 3?

It is against nature

It is a sign of friendship

It is a natural practice

It is a necessary evil

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Jessica feel about her father Shylock in Act 2, Scene 3?

She admires him

She feels ashamed

She respects him

She is indifferent

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Jessica plan to do to end her strife, according to her quote in Act 2, Scene 3?

Convert to Christianity and marry Lorenzo

Seek revenge on her father

Return to her father

Move to another city

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Act 3, Scene 2, what does Bassanio compare losing the ring to?

Losing his honor

Losing his freedom

Losing his life

Losing his wealth

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the Duke describe Shylock in Act 4, Scene 1?

A generous friend

A stony adversary

A merciful lender

A kind-hearted man

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