The Merchant of Venice

Who is the merchant in The Merchant in Venice ?

• Shylock

• Antonio

• Bassanio

• Gratiano

Why does Bassanio need money ?

• To pay off his debts

• To travel to Belmont and marry Portia

• To start a new business

• To help his friend Antonio

From whom does Bassanio borrow money ?

• Antonio

• Shylock

• Lorenzo

• Portia

What unusual condition does Shylock set for the loan ?

• Bassanio must work for him

• Antonio must pay double the amount

• Antonio must give a pound of his flesh if he fails to repay

• Antonio must marry Jessica

Where does Portia live ?

• Venice

• Rome

• Belmont

• Florence

How must Portia suitors choose their fate ?

• By answering a riddle

• By fighting a duel

• By selecting one of three caskets

• By proving their wealth

Which casket does Bassanio choose?

• Gold

• Silver

• Lead

• Bronze

Why does Antonio fails to repay the loan ?

• His ships are lost at sea

• He forgets about the loan.

• He refuses to pay Shylock.

• He spends all his money on Bassanio.

How does Portia save Antonio in court ?

• She pays off the debt

• She disguises herself as a lawyer and outsmarts Shylock

• She begs Shylock for mercy

• She asks the Duke to pardon Antonio

What loophole does Portia use to defeat Shylock?

• The bond allows only flesh, not blood

• Shylock must take another loan .

• Shylock must accept gold instead of flesh.

• The Duke bans Shylock from court