Themes and Events in Merchant of Venice

What is the primary theme explored in "The Merchant of Venice"?

• Love and Marriage

• Justice and Mercy

• War and Peace

• Adventure and Exploration

Which character demands a pound of flesh as repayment for a loan?

• Antonio

• Bassanio

• Shylock

• Gratiano

What is the reason for Antonio's sadness at the beginning of the play?

• He is in love with Portia

• He is worried about his ships

• He is jealous of Bassanio

• He is unwell

How does Portia disguise herself in the court scene?

• As a merchant

• As a sailor

• As a doctor of law

• As a judge

What is the outcome of the trial between Shylock and Antonio?

• Shylock wins the case

• Antonio is sentenced to death

• Shylock is forced to convert to Christianity

• The case is dismissed

Which casket does Bassanio choose to win Portia's hand in marriage?

• Gold

• Silver

• Lead

• Bronze

What is the significance of the three caskets in the play?

• They represent different types of wealth

• They symbolise the choices of life

• They are a test of character

• They are a family heirloom

What does Shylock's demand for a pound of flesh symbolise?

• His desire for wealth

• His need for revenge

• His love for his daughter

• His fear of losing

Who elopes with Shylock's daughter, Jessica?

• Lorenzo

• Bassanio

• Gratiano

• Antonio

What theme is highlighted by Jessica's elopement with Lorenzo?

• The conflict between love and duty

• The power of friendship

• The importance of wealth

• The struggle for justice