Merchant of Venice Act 4

At the beginning of Act 4 Scene 1, who is on trial?

• Shylock

• Bassanio

• Antonio

• Portia

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Who is the ruling character in the courtroom?

• Lorenzo

• Portia

• Duke

• Clerk

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What does Shylock start doing while in the courtroom?

• Ripping up the bond (agreement)

• Sharpening his knife

• Eating bread while waiting for the ruling.

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What does Bassanio beg the court to do for Antonio’s sake?

• Kill Shylock

• Bend the rules

• Take Shylock's knife

• Give Shylock money

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What is the name of the 'young lawyer from Rome' that was mentioned in the letter addressed to the Duke?

• Ballerio

• Balthazar

• Bellario

• Balthazarr

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When she is disguised as Balthazar, what argument does Portia make for Shylock showing mercy?

• Mercy is a blessing

• Shylock will be respected

• Shylock will feel good

• It is the law

How would you describe Portia through her interpretation of the bond, and Shylock's subsequent punishment?

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• Clever: she has drawn Shylock into insisting on the bond and now he is trapped by its rigid wording.

• Panicked and lacking careful thought: she panics when Shylock is about to kill Antonio, and shouts "Tarry, a little" in order to buy herself some time while she thinks of what to do next.

• Considerate and loving: she is aware of how much Jessica means to Lorenzo, and as such is merciful when it comes to Shylock's punishment.

• Relentless and ruthless: she insists that Shylock has the specific bond. He is offered the ducats by Bassanio, but she insists he have nothing but the bond.

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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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What does Portia say is Shylock's ultimate crime and the reason why he cannot leave the courthouse when he wants to?

• He is Jewish and Antonio is Christian.

• He threatened the life of a Christian.

• He drew blood which is against the law in Venice.

According to the law, why can't Shylock receive his bond?

• He can't take anything more than 1 pound of flesh.

• He did not have a doctor present in the courtroom.

• He is Jewish.

• He can't allow for Antonio to lose a single drop of blood.

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