Literature Quiz: Sonnets and Merchant of Venice

How many syllables are there per line in iambic pentameter?

• 12

• 8

• 14

• 10

What is the meaning of 'iambic' in iambic pentameter?

• No emphasis on any syllable

• Stressed syllables followed by unstressed syllables

• Unstressed syllables followed by stressed syllables

• Equal emphasis on all syllables

How many lines are there in a quatrain?

• 3

• 5

• 2

• 4

In Sonnet 18, who is the poem devoted to praising?

• Shakespeare

• The Mysterious Stranger

• The Fair Youth

• The Dark Lady

What is the theme of 'The Merchant of Venice'?

• Mercy and Justice

• Revenge and Hatred

• Love and Betrayal

• Wealth and Power

Who is the wealthy heiress from Belmont in 'The Merchant of Venice'?

• Beatrice

• Jessica

• Portia

• Nerissa

What is the name of the Jewish moneylender in 'The Merchant of Venice'?

• Antonio

• Bassanio

• Shylock

• Gratiano

What is the condition of the loan between Antonio and Shylock in 'The Merchant of Venice'?

• Antonio must give Shylock a pound of flesh

• Antonio must give Shylock all his wealth

• Antonio must marry Shylock's daughter

• Antonio must give Shylock a ship

Who saves Antonio in the court in 'The Merchant of Venice'?

• Gratiano

• Bassanio

• Shylock

• Portia