The Merchant of Venice
What does Bassanio want from Antonio in Act 1, Scene 1?
Money to pay off his debts
What happens when Victor brings his creation to life?
He is terrified by its appearance
When, usually, does Lyons come to visit Troy?
On Fridays, when Troy gets paid.
What do Yolanda’s family members worry she will end up as?
A tomboy
Where does Carlos hide when the men with the guns come?
In a secret compartment
What is the primary reason Shylock hates Antonio?
Antonio is a Christian
What does the Creature do when Victor destroys his companion-to-be?
He vows that he will get revenge on Victor’s wedding night
How does Troy feel about the prospect of Cory being recruited to play football in college? Name at least one of the three reasons.
1- He is jealous
2- He does not want him to go
3- He does not believe that Cory will ever be successful as a Black athlete
What does Laura tell Victor to come and retrieve from their house?
His tennis shoes
Which organization does the Garcia girls’ grandfather work for?
The UN
What is the condition for the suitors to marry Portia?
What major discovery drastically alters Victor’s understanding of the world?
Electricity
Rose ______, much to Troy’s frustration.
Plays the lottery
What building in the compound is off limits to the children?
The coal shed
Where do the mechanical banks come from?
FAO Schwartz
What fortuitous event happens to Antonio at the end of the play?
His ships come in
What happens to Victor when he realizes that his friend Henry has been killed by the Creature?
He convulses and falls ills for two months
Why does Gabriel believe he is friends with St. Peter?
He believes he is the archangel, Gabriel
What did Sandra break after spying on the sculptor?
Her arm
What did Yolanda name one of the kittens she found in the coal shed?
Schwartz
Portia says that Shylock can take his pound of flesh from Antonio but he must not_____.
Spill any blood
What does Elizabeth fear that Victor may be involved in?
A romantic affair
What does Troy do on Saturdays, and what is he supposed to do instead?
He goes to Taylor’s when he should be fixing the fence.
How many of the cousins were sent for art lessons with Doña Charito?
14
What does Yolanda write about after recounting her life?
Ghost stories and bad dreams