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The Merchant of Venice

William Shakespeare

Study Guide NO FEAR Translation Infographic

Study Guide
NO FEAR Translation
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Summary
Characters
- Character List
- Shylock
- Portia
- Antonio
- Jessica
- Bassanio
Main Ideas
- Themes
- Motifs
- Symbols
- Plot Analysis
- Protagonist
- Antagonist
- Setting
- Genre
- Style
- Point of View
- Tone
- Foreshadowing
- Key Facts
- Is Shylock a Villain?
Quotes
- Important Quotes Explained
- Quotes by Theme
- Friendship
- Wealth
- Prejudice
- Revenge
- Love
- Quotes by Character
- Portia
- Shylock
- Antonio
- Bassanio
- Jessica
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Further Study

Act 1, scenes i-ii Quiz

Further Study Act 1, scenes i-ii Quiz

1 of 5
What source or sources do Salarino and Solanio suggest are the cause of Antonio's sadness?

His antisemitism and cruelty
His wisdom
Commercial concerns and love
Worries about reputation

2 of 5
What aspect of Gratiano does Bassanio joke about after Gratiano has left?

His small stature
His empty speech
His social status
His physical appearance

3 of 5
At Belmont, what reason does Portia give Nerissa for being weary of the world?

Her inheritance is gone
Her father has died
Can't choose her husband
Has to get married

4 of 5
According to Portia, what is a character fault of the English suitor who came to guess the correct casket?

Poor language skills
Drunkenness
An obsession with horses
Overly serious

5 of 5
What did each of Portia's suitors do before leaving?

Opened the caskets
Had dinner with Portia
Refused to choose caskets
Chose the wrong casket

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