The Merchant of Venice Quiz

What does Antonio say when he is feeling sad?

• I owe the most in money and in love

• I know not why I am so sad

• I like not fair terms and a villain's mind

• I think he only loves the world for him

Answer explanation

Antonio says 'I know not why I am so sad' when he is feeling sad.

What does Portia feel about her situation?

• so is the will of a living daughter curbed by the will of a dead father

• I like not fair terms and a villain's mind

• I owe the most in money and in love

• I think he only loves the world for him

Answer explanation

Portia feels that the will of a living daughter is curbed by the will of a dead father, as indicated by the statement 'so is the will of a living daughter curbed by the will of a dead father'.

How does Shylock describe the prejudice he faces?

• I think he only loves the world for him

• I owe the most in money and in love

• devil

• You call me misbeliever, cut-throat dog, And spit upon my Jewish gaberdine

Answer explanation

Shylock describes the prejudice he faces by stating 'You call me misbeliever, cut-throat dog, And spit upon my Jewish gaberdine.'

What is the theme of appearance v reality in the play?

• I know not why I am so sad

• so is the will of a living daughter curbed by the will of a dead father

• I like not fair terms and a villain's mind

• I owe the most in money and in love

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights the theme of appearance v reality by expressing distrust towards fair appearances and villainous intentions.

What will happen to Morocco if he chooses the wrong casket?

• I owe the most in money and in love

• I like not fair terms and a villain's mind

• I think he only loves the world for him

• if you choose wrong, Never to speak to lady afterward In way of marriage

Answer explanation

If Morocco chooses the wrong casket, he will never be able to speak to the lady afterward in the way of marriage.

How does Jessica feel about her relationship with Shylock?

• I like not fair terms and a villain's mind

• I owe the most in money and in love

• though I am a daughter to his blood I am not to his manners

• I think he only loves the world for him

Answer explanation

Jessica feels that although she is related to Shylock by blood, she does not share his manners, indicating a strained relationship.

What does Shylock say about showing mercy to Antonio?

• I like not fair terms and a villain's mind

• I think he only loves the world for him

• The quality of mercy is not strain'd, It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven

• I owe the most in money and in love

Answer explanation

Shylock mentions that the quality of mercy is not forced, but rather freely given like gentle rain from heaven, emphasizing the importance of showing mercy.

Why does Shylock refuse to accept money and insists on his bond?

• I think he only loves the world for him

• So can I give no reason, nor will I not, more than a lodged hate and a certain loathing I bear Antonio

• I like not fair terms and a villain's mind

• I owe the most in money and in love

Answer explanation

So can I give no reason, nor will I not, more than a lodged hate and a certain loathing I bear Antonio

What is the significance of the caskets in the play?

• They represent the three suitors vying for Portia's hand in marriage

• They symbolize the choices individuals make in pursuit of love and wealth

• They are a test of the suitors' intelligence and wit

• They serve as a metaphor for the unpredictability of fate

Answer explanation

They symbolize the choices individuals make in pursuit of love and wealth

How does Portia disguise herself in the courtroom scene?

• She dresses as a man named Balthazar

• She wears a mask to conceal her identity

• She pretends to be a messenger from the Duke

• She uses magic to change her appearance

Answer explanation

She disguises herself by dressing as a man named Balthazar in the courtroom scene.