The Merchant of Venice: Context (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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When was The Merchant of Venice written?
When was The Merchant of Venice written?
Late 16th century
What is Shylock's profession in the play?
What is Shylock's profession in the play?
Moneylender
What is Shylock's religion?
What is Shylock's religion?
Jewish
How were Jews treated in England during Shakespeare's time?
How were Jews treated in England during Shakespeare's time?
With suspicion & prejudice
What does Shakespeare's portrayal of Shylock reflect?
What does Shakespeare's portrayal of Shylock reflect?
Anti-Semitic attitudes of his time
Which three themes does the play explore?
Which three themes does the play explore?
Justice, mercy & the law
What does 'strict justice' mean in the play?
What does 'strict justice' mean in the play?
Demanding the letter of the law
What does 'mercy' mean in the context of the play?
What does 'mercy' mean in the context of the play?
Showing compassion
Between whom is the bond that reflects tensions in the play?
Between whom is the bond that reflects tensions in the play?
Shylock & Antonio
What were hot topics in Elizabethan England according to the note?
What were hot topics in Elizabethan England according to the note?
Justice, mercy & the law