1. As Act IV opens, the Duke speaks to Antonio. How does the Duke feel about Antonio’s predicament?A) he doesn’t seem to care one way or the otherB) he is angry with AntonioC) he hopes Antonio has to pay the forfeiture of the bondD) he feels sorry for him 2. When Shylock enters the courtroom … Continue reading William Shakespeare – The Merchant Of Venice Act 4 (Practice Questions)
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William Shakespeare – The Merchant Of Venice Act 4 (Play Summary)
This act opens with Antonio in a Venetian Court of Justice, while the Duke and other magnificoes of Venice sit in front for his trial. The Duke explains how the plaintiff is stone hearted and there is no way to save Antonio. The duke asks Shylock, for the one last time, to forgive Antonio, but … Continue reading William Shakespeare – The Merchant Of Venice Act 4 (Play Summary)
William Shakespeare – The Merchant Of Venice Act 3 (Practice Questions)
1. As Act III opens, who are discussing the fate of Antonio’s ships?A) Salerio & SolanioB) Bassanio & AntonioC) Shylock & AntonioD) Gratiano & Bassanio 2. Of what does Shylock accuse Salerio in scene 1?A) providing Antonio a place to hideoutB) trying to undo the bondC) knowing Jessica was leavingD) knowing where Jessica is hiding … Continue reading William Shakespeare – The Merchant Of Venice Act 3 (Practice Questions)
William Shakespeare – The Merchant Of Venice Act 3 (Play Summary)
In the opening of this act, Solania and Salerio are talking about the hot topic of discussion on Rialto, the Venetian bridge. There runs a rumour that Antonia has lost another of his ships off the south-eastern English coast. Shylock approaches them and blames them of helping his daughter run away. Both of them do … Continue reading William Shakespeare – The Merchant Of Venice Act 3 (Play Summary)
William Shakespeare – King Lear Act I (Descriptive Questions Answers)
Act I, Scene 1 Q1. What is the question Lear asks his daughters before he makes the division of his kingdom final? What does he expect of his daughters? Answer - Lear demands that his daughters affirm their love for him. He asks, “which of you shall we say doth love us most?” Lear expects … Continue reading William Shakespeare – King Lear Act I (Descriptive Questions Answers)
William Shakespeare – The Merchant Of Venice Act 2 (Practice Questions)
As Act II opens, who wants to “prove whose blood is reddest”?A) AntonioB) MoroccoC) LancelotD) Shylock To what is Portia referring when she speaks of “the lott’ry of my destiny”?A) her dead fatherB) the three casketsC) her great fortuneD) Bassanio What does Portia tell Morocco he must do before selecting a casket?A) go to the … Continue reading William Shakespeare – The Merchant Of Venice Act 2 (Practice Questions)
William Shakespeare – The Merchant Of Venice Act 2 (Play Summary)
The Prince of Morocco arrives at Belmont to win over Portia and marry her. He tries to woo Portia but, she puts down his advances, explaining to him that he will not have any disadvantage because of his colour, and has an equal opportunity to win her over for marriage. On the other hand, in … Continue reading William Shakespeare – The Merchant Of Venice Act 2 (Play Summary)
William Shakespeare – The Merchant Of Venice Act 1 (Play Summary)
SCENE 1 Antonio, a well-known merchant of Venice is walking along a street. He is sad. His friends Salarino and Salanio think that he is concerned about the safety of his merchant ships, which are not safe due to rising storms at sea and attacks by sea- pirates. Antonio refutes this. His friends think that … Continue reading William Shakespeare – The Merchant Of Venice Act 1 (Play Summary)
William Shakespeare – The Merchant Of Venice Act 1 (Practice Questions)
As the play opens, with whom does Antonio discuss his troubles?A) Bassanio & GratianoB) Bassanio & LorenzoC) Salerio & BassanioD) Salerio & Solanio What appears to be the “problem” as the play opens?A) Bassanio owes a lot of money to Antonio.B) Antonio’s ships are all at sea.C) Bassanio is in love.D) Antonio is sad. Which … Continue reading William Shakespeare – The Merchant Of Venice Act 1 (Practice Questions)
William Shakespeare – First Folio
WHAT IS A FOLIO?A folio is a printed play or book that was created using a printing method that places four pages of text on one large sheet of paper. The paper is then folded in half and bound into a large book. In Shakespeare’s time, a folio printing was expensive and typically reserved for … Continue reading William Shakespeare – First Folio
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