Merchant of Venice, Acts III-V

Who does Portia compare Bassanio to?

• Zeus
• Hercules
• Apollo
• God

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Shylock says, "I am a Jew.  Hath not a Jew eyes?"  What theme is revealed in his speech?

• People are tolerant of other religions and belief systems.
• Jews are superior to Christians.
• The treatment of the religions is hypocritical.
• Revenge is completely unacceptable.

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Why does the Duke refuse to help Antonio out?

• He wants to see Antonio punished.
• He sympathizes with Shylock.
• He doesn't want to hurt the Venetian economy by discouraging business.
• He wants to marry Portia.

After Bassanio leaves to save Antonio, where does Portia claim she is going?

• To Venice to save Antonio
• To a convent to pray
• To the notary to read the details of the loan
• To Padua to get clothes from her cousin

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Act III, scene v starts out with a discussion between Lancelet and Jessica.  What does Lancelet accuse her of?

• Raising the price of pork
• Only wanting Lorenzo's money
• Being wasteful with money
• Being insincere in her love for Lorenzo

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Why is Shylock so upset when Jessica runs away?

• Because his daughter ran away, duh!
• Jessica sold his wife's ring to buy a monkey.
• Jessica stole money from him.
• All of the above.

What does Jessica trade away to buy a pet monkey?

• Her mother's ring
• Some precious jewels
• Her pet parrot
• Her father's ducats

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What is the name of the place where Venetians do their trading?

• Riviera
• Rialto
• Riverdance
• Rhinestone

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What "torture device" do Bassanio and Portia joke about when discussing their relationship?

• The rack
• The crusader
• The bond
• The bear

What Greek Mythology character is Bassanio refering to when he says that gold is not all there is in life?

• Midas
• Jason
• Brutus
• Hercules

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