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This quiz is about Shakespeare's play, The Merchant of Venice.

A multiple-choice quiz by JsusFreak. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
JsusFreak

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
11,298

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
4 / 5

Plays
2956

Last 3 plays: Guest 81 (4/5), Guest 103 (4/5), Guest 99 (5/5).

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Question 1 of 5

1. How many ducats does Antonio borrow from Shylock? Hint

10,000

4,000

3,000

5,000

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Question 2 of 5

2. Antonio realizes he can't pay back the loan. What does Shylock demand of him? Hint

A pound of flesh

His family

An I.O.U

Ten years of servitude

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Question 3 of 5

3. Of the following, what metal was actually used as one of the 3 caskets? Hint

Platinum

Copper

Lead

Tin

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Question 4 of 5

4. What is the name of Shylock's rebellious daughter? Hint

Jessica

Jane

Jennifer

Rachel

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Question 5 of 5

5. In the 1973 movie version, who plays Shylock? Hint

Ralph Richardson

Alec Guiness

John Gielgud

Laurence Olivier

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 16 2024 : Guest 81: 4/5
Apr 15 2024 : Guest 103: 4/5
Apr 11 2024 : Guest 99: 5/5
Feb 20 2024 : Guest 131: 4/5

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many ducats does Antonio borrow from Shylock?

Answer: 3,000

2. Antonio realizes he can't pay back the loan. What does Shylock demand of him?

Answer: A pound of flesh

He demands a pound of flesh from Antonio, closest to his heart.

3. Of the following, what metal was actually used as one of the 3 caskets?

Answer: Lead

The three caskets were made out of gold, silver, and LEAD.

4. What is the name of Shylock's rebellious daughter?

Answer: Jessica

5. In the 1973 movie version, who plays Shylock?

Answer: Laurence Olivier

The correct answer is...(drum roll)...Sir Larry Olivier! He's one of my favorite actors.

Source: Author JsusFreak

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