What characterises Venice's relationship with the rest of the world?
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Violence and coercion
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Reluctant and suspicious diplomacy
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Widespread trade with the far-flung corners of the world
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Venice cuts itself off from the rest of the world
Q.2.
When is the play set?
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During the Roman Empire
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During the 13th century
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During the time the play was written
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In an imagined future
Q.3.
How does Jessica describe her home?
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As grand
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As dark
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As hell
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As quiet
Q.4.
is set in the city of Venice and in which of the following?
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Belmont
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The Rialto
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Florence
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London
Q.5.
Venice is a masculine environment of trade and law. How is Portia enabled to take part in this world?
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Through disguise
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Through persuasion
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Through her great wealth
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Through her beauty
Q.6.
As Shylock leaves his house, he instructs his daughter to lock up his house, saying, "Do as I bid you. Shut doors after you. / Fast bind, fast find —". What impression does this give of his house?
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The rhyme of "bind" and "find" emphasises the cosiness and safety of the home
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The binding of the house represents Shylock's wish to bind Antonio
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The house is depicted as a place of wealth and generosity
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The house resembles a casket of treasure
Q.7.
What is the role of the sea in the play?
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The sea brings both fortune and misfortune to the inhabitants of the city
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The sea represents the love between Bassanio and Portia
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The tides of the sea represent the rapid spread of news through the city
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The sea is only relevant as the setting for the destruction of Antonio's ships
Q.8.
What is the significance of the Rialto?
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This is where justice is dealt
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This is where news is exchanged
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This is where marriages are agreed
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None of the above
Q.9.
Belmont is associated with which of the following?
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Caskets of ducats and jewels
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Sorrow
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Darkness
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Music
Q.10.
How might the Venice of the play be best described?
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Wealthy, dominated by commerce, ruled by law
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Wealthy, dominated by renegade traders, lawless
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Poor, dominated by trade, suspicious of law
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Poor, dominated by agriculture, law-abiding
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