Merchant of Venice Act IV

Balthazar is introduced through Dr. Bellario's letter upon entering the courtroom.  How does this contribute to the theme that things aren't always what they seem?

• Bellario is Portia's cousin.
• The Duke and Bellario haven't met.
• Portia is disguised as Balthazar.
• Jessica forged the letter, and her father recognizes her handwriting.

Shylock says he can't find the fact that he needs a surgeon in the bond.  How does this come back to haunt him?

• He gets the money, so he doesn't need Antonio's flesh.
• The Duke decides to execute Shylock.
• Portia reads the bond literally, so Shylock has no right to Antonio's blood.
• Bassanio gets a clue that will help him save Antonio.

What do the Duke and Portia try to teach Shylock?

• We shouldn't let wealth determine happiness.

• Greed is dangerous and destructive.

• Charging interest violates Christian doctrine.

• We should show each other mercy since we are all flawed.

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.

Who dresses like a man to follow her husband to Venice?

• Nerissa

• Jessica

• Duke

• Shylock

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Who says, "...thou shalt see the difference of our spirit, I pardon thee thy life before thou ask it."

• Portia

• Bassanio

• The Duke

• Shylock

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Based upon the laws of Venice, what is the outcome for Shylock?

• He must be paid $6,000 ducats by Bassanio, since Antonio cannot repay his debt.

• He will be put to death.

• He has to drop his claim if it involves murder.

• He must forfeit half his property to Antonio, and the other half to the State (Venice).

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How do Portia and Nerissa, disguised as Balthazar and The Clerk, test their husbands Bassani and Gratiano?

• They ask for their rings as a token of gratitude for saving Antonio.

• They attempt to set them up on a date.

• They ask them if they are single or married.

• They ask them if they care more about Antonio's life or their wives.

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To which person in the Bible do both Gratiano and Shylock compare Portia?

• Jacob

• Daniel

• Job

• Abraham

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