The Merchant of Venice - Complete

Front

Why does Bassanio hesitate to let Gratiano come to Belmont with him?

Back

Bassanio is afraid Gratiano's wild ways will embarrass them.

Front

Who says, 'if a Christian wrong a Jew, what should be his sufferance by Christian example? Why, revenge.'?

Back

Shylock.

Front

Who says, 'take then thy bond, take thou thy pound of flesh; but in the cutting of it thou dost shed a drop of Christian blood, thy lands and goods are...confiscate.'?

Back

Portia.

Front

What does the silver casket say?

Back

'Who chooseth me shall get as much as he deserves'.

Front

Antonio's treatment of Shylock is __________ by today's standards.

Back

anti-Semitic.

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Merchant of Venice'?

Back

The conflict between mercy and justice.

Front

Who is the protagonist of 'The Merchant of Venice'?

Back

Bassanio.

Front

What is Shylock's profession?

Back

He is a moneylender.

Front

What does Portia disguise herself as in the court?

Back

A male lawyer named Balthazar.

Front

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

Back

They test the suitors' worthiness to marry Portia.