The Merchant of Venice
Romeo and Juliet
100

What is the name of the Jewish moneylender?

Shylock

100

How are Romeo and Juliet defined by Shakespeare?

Star-crossed lovers

200

Why hasn't Antonio got any money to lend his friend Bassanio?

Because he has invested it (in foreign trade)

200

Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry them?

To put an end to the feud between the two families.

300

What does Antonio ask Shylock?

3,000 ducats for three months

400

What does Shylock want from Antonio, if he can't repay him?

A pound of his flesh

500

Why does Shylock hate Christians?

Because he had been mistreated and abused in Christian society