[Answer] 9. (1953)Which film, based on a H.G. Wells novel, sees a ruthless Martian army invade the earth?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "9. (1953)Which film, based on a H.G. Wells novel, sees a ruthless Martian army invade the earth?"

...1. Princess of Mars 2. Martian Attack 3. Alien Invasion 4. The War of the Worlds Two-thirds of the films budget was spent on special effects - at that time a cinematic record.

[Answer] 10. What does one call something 'marked by ruthless self-interest'?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "10. What does one call something 'marked by ruthless self-interest'?"

...1. dog-eat-dog 2. dog-eat-bone 3. dog-eat-cat 4. dog-eat-meat

[Answer] 8. (1953)Which film, based on a H.G. Wells novel, sees a ruthless Martian army invade the earth?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "8. (1953)Which film, based on a H.G. Wells novel, sees a ruthless Martian army invade the earth?"

...1. Princess of Mars 2. The War of the Worlds 3. Alien Invasion 4. Martian Attack Two-thirds of the films budget was spent on special effects - at that time a cinematic record.

[Answer] The word Shylock refers to a 'ruthless moneylender'. It is named after a fictional character created by William Shakespeare. In which work by Shakespeare does this character appear?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "The word Shylock refers to a 'ruthless moneylender'. It is named after a fictional character created by William Shakespeare. In which work by Shakespeare does this character appear?"

...Shakespeare's play 'The Merchant of Venice' features a moneylender named Shylock. When a merchant, Antonio, wants a loan from Shylock, he puts a condition that if Antonio fails to repay the loan, then Antonio has to give him a pound of his flesh. Thus, Shylock is a word which refers to a ruthless moneylender or a loan shark who charges exorbitant interest for lending money. Also the phrase 'pound of flesh', (which means a debt which is ruthlessly extracted), has its origins from this play.