MoV quiz

Jessica uses the metaphor 'our house is Hell' to show her rejection of Shylock

Why does Shakespeare have Salerio introduce Jessica and Lorenzo as 'Lorenzo and his infidel'?

Gratiano & the Christians use biblical language when they speak to Shylock to emphasise their prejudice. #Bonus4quotes

Why does Bassanio say 'you speak an infinite deal of nothing' to Gratiano?

The word 'ring' is repeated a lot because it is a symbol of control.

Why did Shakespeare use famous lovers such as Troilus & Cressida and Medea & Jason when describing Jessica and Lorenzo?

Shylock uses his soliloquy to show the hypocrisy of Antonio's actions (but then is hypocritical himself)

Who does Gratiano marry?

Why can't Antonio afford the loan in Act 1?

Why does Portia's not like the casket task instructed in her father's will?

How many times is the phrase 'The Jew' used in MOV, and how many times is Shylock addressed to by his name?

What does Shylock suggest when Bassanio asks for the loan?

Antonio uses hyperbole to show how dedicated he is to Bassanio in 'my purse, my person, my extremist means'

Puns are used to show Portia's intelligence in 'the will of a living daughter curbed by the will of a dead father'

Which of these is NOT one of Shakespeare's writer's message?

What does Shakespeare use Shylock's soliloquy for?

Which words can we use to describe Shylock?

How does the quote 'he shall have merely justice and his bond' show that Portia is as vengeful as all of the men?

Bassanio seems avaricious in the beginning when he says 'In Belmont is a lady richly left'

Shylock often uses metaphors linked to eating & hunting to show his desire for vengeance. Bonus points for quotes given!