Antonio quiz

Who is the main character in The Merchant of Venice?

• Bassanio

• Antonio

• Shylock

• Portia

Why do Antonio and Bassanio ask for a loan?

• To start a business

• To impress Portia

• To buy a house

• To travel

What does Antonio agree to give if he cannot repay the loan?

• His house

• His ship

• A pound of his flesh

• His gold

Who is the moneylender that gives the loan to Antonio and Bassanio?

• Portia

• Gratiano

• Lorenzo

• Shylock

What happens to Antonio's ships?

• They sink

• They arrive safely

• They are sold

• They are stolen

Who saves Antonio at the last minute?

• Lorenzo

• Jessica

• Portia

• Bassanio

What condition does Portia impose on Shylock to keep his money?

• Pay double the loan

• Convert to Christianity

• Leave Venice

• Apologize to Antonio

What is one of Antonio's character traits?

• Greedy

• Dishonest

• Antisemitic

• Cowardly

Why does Antonio dislike Shylock?

• He is Jewish

• He is a rival merchant

• He is rich

• He is powerful

What does Antonio offer to do for Bassanio?

• Act as guarantor for the loan

• Give him his ship

• Marry Portia

• Fight Shylock