Is it perhaps that the main characters bring the news of the lost ships, but do you recall the dialogue between Salarino and Solanio? This The Merchant Of Venice Act 2 Scene 8 Quiz will test your knowledge of the gossip buzzing through the streets of Venice. Check if you got the rumours correct.
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The Merchant Of Venice Act 2 Scene 8 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 2 Scene 8 take place?
- Which two characters appear in this scene?
- What are Salerio and Solanio discussing at the start of the scene?
- Who has eloped with Jessica?
- What has Jessica taken when she fled?
- How does Shylock react to Jessica’s escape?
- What does Shylock cry out in the streets?
- What does Shylock blame the Christians for?
- Who mocks Shylock’s cries in this scene?
- What do the Venetians think about Shylock’s grief?
- What major event coincides with Jessica’s elopement?
- Who accompanies Bassanio to Belmont?
- How do the Venetians describe Bassanio’s ship?
- What does Gratiano plan to do in Belmont?
- What rumor about Antonio’s ships is mentioned?
- What emotion does Solanio express about Antonio’s situation?
- How is Shylock described in this scene?
- What does Shylock vow to do after Jessica’s elopement?
- What theme is reinforced through Shylock’s reaction?
- What comparison do Salerio and Solanio make about Antonio?
- Why is Antonio said to be sad later in the scene?
- What quality of Antonio is praised by the Venetians?
- What do Salerio and Solanio decide to do at the end of the scene?
- What does the audience learn about Shylock’s priorities?
- What phrase summarizes Shylock’s obsession?
- What tone dominates this scene?
- What does this scene reveal about Venice’s society?
- What literary device is used in Shylock’s repeated cry about ducats and daughter?
- How does this scene contrast with the Belmont scenes?
- What dramatic function does Act 2 Scene 8 serve?