Merchant of Venice

Bassanio did not wish to ask for Portia's hand in marriage because

• Prince of Morocco was already there to woo Portia.

• Bassanio did not love her.

• Portia was not only beautiful but also rich.

Antonio could not lend money to Bassanio as

• Antonio was aware that Bassanio will never be able to return the money.

• he did not trust him

• Antonio did not have enough money to lend Bassanio as his ships were at sea.

Who was Shylock?

• Shylock was a Christian money lender who lent money against a heavy interest.

• Shylock was a clever money lender who lived in Venice and lent money with no interest.

• Shylock was a wicked Jew who lent money against a heavy interest.

Shylock hated Antonio

• as Antonio was a poor merchant and did not have any money.

• as Antonio always insulted him and spoke rudely to him.

• as Antonio did not charge heavy interest.

Why was Shylock delighted when Bassanio went to borrow money from him?

• Shylock thought that it was the right opportunity to take revenge.

• Shylock was very fond of Bassanio and was happy to help him in his hour of need.

• Being a money lender, Shylock thought he could ask for a large amount of money as interest.

What were the conditions mentioned in the bond?

• According to the bond, Antonio must return the money within three years.

• A pound of flesh will be cut off from Antonio's body if the money was not returned in two months.

• A pound of flesh will be cut off from Antonio's body if the money was not returned in three months.

Who was the first person who arrived at Belmont to ask for Portia' s hand?

• Bassanio was the first suitor to reach Belmont.

• The Prince of Morocco was the first person who arrived at Belmont to ask for Portia's hand.

• The Prince of Arragon was the first suitor to reach Belmont.

Why was Portia upset?

• Portia was upset because she could not marry the man she liked or refuse the one she disliked.

• Portia was upset because she could not marry the man she liked or refuse the one she disliked.

• Portia was upset because she could not marry the man she liked or refuse the one she disliked.

According to Nerissa, Portia's father was

• a clever and selfish man.

• a humorous and humble man.

• a wise and a virtuous man.

"Many fools are hidden behind a silver covering" were the words contained in

• the lead box.

• the silver box.

• the gold box