Shylock and Antonio Quiz

Why was Shylock hesitant to lend money to Antonio at first?

• Antonio had no collateral.

• Antonio had publicly criticized him and charged no interest on loans.

• Bassanio refused to guarantee the loan.

What unusual condition did Shylock add to the loan contract?

• Antonio must convert to Judaism.

• Shylock could take a pound of Antonio’s flesh if the loan wasn’t repaid.

• Bassanio must work for Shylock.

How did Antonio react to Shylock’s condition?

• He agreed, confident his ships would return in time.

• He laughed and called it a joke.

• He asked Bassanio to sign instead.

Why did Launcelot want to work for Bassanio instead of Shylock?

• Shylock treated him badly, and Bassanio was a kinder employer.

• Bassanio paid higher wages.

• He wanted to travel to Belmont.

• Shylock fired him.

What favor did Graziano ask of Bassanio?

• To borrow money from Antonio.

• To accompany him to Belmont.

• To help him find a wife.

• To introduce him to Shylock.

What did Jessica give Launcelot before he left?

• A ring and a dagger.

• A gold ducat and a letter for Lorenzo.

• A book of poetry.

• A map of Belmont.

Why did Jessica feel ashamed of being Shylock’s daughter?

• She wanted to become a nun.

• She disliked her father’s strictness and wanted to marry Lorenzo, a Christian.

• She hated living in Venice.

• She preferred working as a servant.

What did Antonio usually think about charging interest on loans?

• He believed it was fair for moneylenders.

• He disapproved and lent money without interest.

• He charged higher rates than Shylock.

How did Bassanio describe Graziano’s behavior to warn him about Belmont?

• "Sometimes you’re too wild and loud."

• "You are too shy and quiet."

• "You talk too much about money."

• "You dress too formally."

What did Jessica hope would change if Lorenzo kept his promise?

• Her father would become kinder.

• She could escape her "hellish" life, convert to Christianity, and marry Lorenzo.

• Shylock would forgive Antonio.

• Bassanio would give her a job.