What dual nature does 'The Merchant of Venice' possess?
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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It is both a drama and a thriller.
It is both a mystery and a fantasy.
It is both a tragedy and a comedy.
It is both a romance and a tragedy.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which 14th-century tale is 'The Merchant of Venice' based on?
The Decameron
The Divine Comedy
IL Pecorone
The Canterbury Tales
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What reputation did Venice have in early modern England?
A city of romance
A city of cultural and financial exchange
A city of political power
A city of religious significance
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term used for lending money with interest, often viewed negatively?
Banking
Usury
Investment
Bartering
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Antonio view the practice of charging interest?
As a charitable act
As a business opportunity
As a sin
As a necessary evil
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a significant theme related to Shylock's character in the play?
Courage
Friendship
Anti-Semitism
Loyalty
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason for the hostility between Antonio and Shylock?
Political disagreements
Religious differences
Business rivalry
Personal betrayal
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