Merchant of Venice

When the Duke welcomes Shylock into the court, to which of Shylock's traits does he refer?

• Shylock's greed

• Shylock's cruelty

• Shylock's religion

• Shylock's stubbornness

“The quality of mercy is not strained”

In Act, I scene 2, which character says, “my little body is aweary of this great world”?

• Solarino

• Jessica

• Portia

• Nerissa

How much money does Bassanio ask to borrow from Shylock?

• 1,000 ducats

• 2,000 ducats

• 6,000 ducats

• 3,000 ducats

What are the two primary reasons Shylock says he hates Antonio?

• Antonio is a Christian and his Christian business practices hurt Shylock’s business.

• Antonio has to spit on him and he has kicked him.

• Antonio plans to run off with his daughter and he is a Christian.

• Antonio has spit on him and now he plans to run off with his daughter.

As Act II opens, who wants to “prove whose blood is reddest”?

• Shylock

• Lancelot

• Morocco

• Antonio

Which of the suitors that have arrived in Belmont does Portia say she could tolerate marrying?

• The Duke of Saxony’s nephew

• County Palatine

• Baron Falconbridge

• none of them

Who is the Merchant of Venice?

• Antonio

• Bassanio

• Gratiano

• Shylock

The name of the woman Bassanio wants to woo is

• Anne

• Jessica

• Nerissa

• Portia

Which of the following is NOT part of Antonio's deal with Shylock?

• 3000 ducats

• Three months

• Three percent interest

• Three pounds of flesh