Characters
What animal does Gratiano refer to Shylock as during the court scene?
A dog
What objects were used to signify the pursuit of portia’s hand in marriage?
Caskets
Which Character has a monologue which states “Hath not a Jew eyes!?”
Shylock
Besides Venice, where does the Merchant of Venice take place?
Belmont
What main theme does the Shylock’s identity/religion reveal?
Prejudice and Intolerance
Who does Portia disguise herself as in the courtroom?
What symbolizes life and kinship in the play?
Flesh
Who says “The lottery of my destiny / Bars me the right of voluntary choosing.”
Portia
Where is Shylock outplayed?
The courtroom
Is Shylock a victim or a villain? Explain.
Named the villian character, but was made that way because of prejudice
How did Jessica escape discrimination in society?
By marrying Lorenzo and converting to Christianity
What was used by Portia and Nerissa to symbolize societal structures in the court scene?
Men’s Clothing
All that glisters is not gold” is stated by which one of Portia’s suitors?
Morocco
What does the surrounding water of their land represent?
Unpredictability of Fortune
Name a pair of characters that are an example of the theme Love v.s. Desire
Jessica and Lorenzo
Bassanio and Portia
Gratiano and Nerissa
Why is Antonio so melancholic at the beginning of the play?
I don’t know
What object was said to symbolize intimacy between partners?
Rings
’’I’m not my fathers manners” is said by which daughter? Jessica or Portia?
Jessica
Where do Nerissa and Portia head dressed in male garb?
Venice
Who is the main character that challenges Gender Roles and Expectations?
Portia
As the Prince of Morocco begs Portia to give him a chance for marriage, what does he compare his blood to?
The "fairest" European
I am a clue that does not intend to trick you but perhaps I do. Answer me right and maybe you’ll see how Bassanio was led to victory.
A Riddle
Which character states “Why, I were best to cut my left hand off, and swear I lost the ring defending it”?
Bassanio
Where did Portia and Nerrisa aquire mens clothing?
We don’t know
What characters could you use to argue the theme Love and Friendship?
Antonio and Bassanio