Ethnicity In The Merchant Of Venice

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    What condition must the Prince of Morocco agree to before he may choose from among the caskets?

    • That if he chooses wrong, he will give Portia all his wealth and leave forever
    • That if he chooses wrong, he will never marry
    • That if he chooses wrong, he will have to marry a woman of Portia's choosing
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This is a short quiz that focuses on ethnicity in this (in)famous Shakespeare play!

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  • 2. 

    When Shylock demands a pound of Antonio's flesh as collateral for the loan, what does Antonio think of this deal?

    • He is pleased and remarks that Shylock may someday become a Christian

    • He claims that he would prefer to have to pay interest on the loan

    • He is mortified and refuses to agree to the loan

    Correct Answer
    A. He is pleased and remarks that Shylock may someday become a Christian
    Explanation
    Antonio's reaction to Shylock's demand for a pound of his flesh as collateral is that he is pleased and remarks that Shylock may someday become a Christian. This suggests that Antonio is confident in his ability to repay the loan and is not concerned about the consequences of failing to do so. Additionally, his comment about Shylock becoming a Christian implies that he sees this as a positive outcome or a sign of Shylock's eventual conversion to a more forgiving and merciful mindset.

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    The second suitor, the Prince of Aragon, arrives in Belmont and chooses the silver casket. What does the casket reveal?

    • A skull

    • A miniature portrait of Portia

    • A blinking idiot

    Correct Answer
    A. A blinking idiot
    Explanation
    The casket reveals a blinking idiot.

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  • 4. 

    The Prince of Morocco chooses which casket?

    • Bronze

    • Silver

    • Lead

    Correct Answer
    A. Silver
    Explanation
    The Prince of Morocco chooses the silver casket because he believes that outward appearances can be deceiving. He rejects the gold casket because it is too obvious and represents superficial wealth. He also rejects the lead casket because it is plain and unattractive. The silver casket, on the other hand, is more modest and understated, which aligns with the prince's belief that true worth lies within.

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    Shylock delivers his famous monologue, "Hath not a Jew eyes?", to which characters?

    • Bassanio and Graziano

    • Solanio and Salerio

    • Jessica and Lorenzo

    Correct Answer
    A. Solanio and Salerio
    Explanation
    In Shakespeare's play "The Merchant of Venice," Shylock delivers his famous monologue, "Hath not a Jew eyes?", to the characters Solanio and Salerio. In this monologue, Shylock questions the prejudice and discrimination he faces as a Jew, arguing that Jews are human beings with the same emotions and vulnerabilities as anyone else. Solanio and Salerio are present during this monologue and serve as the audience for Shylock's powerful words.

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