Merchant of Venice Vocabulary
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English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of inherit in the context of Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice?
To renounce or repudiate under oath; to swear falsely.
To receive as a possession, especially through legal succession or will.
A small ornamental box or container, often used for holding valuable items.
Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.
Answer explanation
In the context of Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice, 'inherit' means to receive as a possession, especially through legal succession or will. This is the correct choice.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of allot in Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice?
To distribute or allocate a portion of something.
To renounce or repudiate under oath; to swear falsely.
To receive as a possession, especially through legal succession or will.
A small ornamental box or container, often used for holding valuable items.
Answer explanation
The meaning of 'allot' in Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice is to distribute or allocate a portion of something.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of casket in Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice?
A small ornamental box or container, often used for holding valuable items.
Spending money or resources recklessly or wastefully; extravagant.
Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.
To express grief or sorrow; mourn.
Answer explanation
In Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice, casket refers to a small ornamental box or container used for holding valuable items.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of 'usury' in the context of Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice?
A) The practice of lending money at unreasonably high interest rates.
B) A small ornamental box or container, often used for holding valuable items.
C) To renounce or repudiate under oath; to swear falsely.
D) Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice, what does the term 'bond' refer to?
A) A legal agreement or obligation.
B) A small ornamental box or container, often used for holding valuable items.
C) To distribute or allocate a portion of something.
D) Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of 'forfeit' in the context of Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice?
A) To lose or give up something as a penalty for wrongdoing.
B) To receive as a possession, especially through legal succession or will.
C) A small ornamental box or container, often used for holding valuable items.
D) Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the Merchant of Venice, what does 'suitor' mean?
A) A man who pursues a relationship with a particular woman, with a view to marriage.
B) A small ornamental box or container, often used for holding valuable items.
C) To renounce or repudiate under oath; to swear falsely.
D) Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
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