The Merchant of Venice

Who does Antonio promise to lend money to?

• Salerio

• Bassanio

• Portia

• Shylock

What is the challenge that Portia's suitors must complete to marry her?

• Solve a riddle

• Choose a casket

• Write a love letter

• Perform a dance

Who does Bassanio ask for a loan?

• Antonio

• Salerio

• Portia

• Shylock

Who does Jessica hope to marry?

• Lancelet

• Gratiano

• Lorenzo

• Salerio

What does the Prince of Morocco find inside the gold casket?

• A skull

• A portrait of Portia

• A scroll with a warning

• A bag of money

What does Jessica take with her when she runs away?

• Money

• Leah (her mother's) ring

• Clothing

• A pound of flesh

What does the Prince of Aragon (Spanish prince) find inside the silver casket?

• A fool doll

• A portrait of Portia

• A scroll with a warning

• A bag of money

Match the following

• A Christian with lots of debt

• Portia

• A Jewish moneylender

• Jessica

• A noblewoman from Belmont

• Antonio

• A Venetian merchant

• Bassanio

• Shylock's daughter

• Shylock

Why does Antonio take out a loan with Shylock?

Answer explanation

Instead of interest, what is the price of not repaying the loan?