Which of the following statements about Shylock is true?
A. Shylock is a greedy moneylender.
B. Shylock’s grief over Leah’s ring testifies his humanity.
C. Shylock is a complicated and intriguing figure.
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The theme of the poem “I Heard a Fly Buzz —When I Died” is the exploration of death. What kind of idea of death does the poet express in the poem?
A. The poet defies the seriousness of death.
B. The poet has a peaceful attitude towards death.
C. The poet is skeptical and ambivalent about the possibility of achieving immortality.
D. The poet is afraid of death.
The Merchant of Venice touches upon many issues, including __________________.
A. racial discrimination
B. gender equality
C. anti-Semitism
D. religious conflict
The speaker in a poem is ____.
A. necessarily the poet herself
B. often just a persona assumed by the poet
C. only a character totally unrelated to the poet
From the 16th century to the 18th century, ______________ became the place where the Jews lived.
A. Venice
B. ghetto
C. the Christian community
D. England