Merchant of Venice: Act 4 Scene 1

Who is on trial?

• Shylock

• Bassanio

• Antonio

• Portia

When the Duke welcomes Shylock into the court, to which of Shylock's traits does he refer?

• Shylock's greed

• Shylock's cruelty

• Shylock's religion

• Shylock's stubbornness

What is the name of the "young Doctor of Rome"

• Bellario

• Lorenzo

• Balthazar

• Gratiano

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

On which feature of Antonio's does Shylock focus his criticism?

• His religion

• His financial situation

• His friendships

• His courage

Which statement is most relevant with regards to Portia's views about mercy?

• She is desperate for Shylock to show mercy.

• She believes that Jews are capable of showing mercy.

• She is emphasising that Christians differ from Jews in the way that they are able to show mercy.

• She is cleverly trapping Shylock into insisting on justice so that she can use the law against him later on the in the trial.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the first interpretation of the bond, turning the trial in Antonio's favour, that Portia makes?

• Weight of the flesh

• Cutting off at the heart

• Spilling of blood

• Attempt at killing of a Venetian citizen

What is the second interpretation of the bond, turning the trial in Antonio's favour, that Portia makes?

• Weight of the flesh

• Cutting off at the heart

• Spilling of blood

• Attempt at killing of a Venetian citizen

What is the third interpretation of the bond, turning the trial in Antonio's favour, that Portia makes?

• Weight of the flesh

• Cutting off at the heart

• Spilling of blood

• Attempt at killing of a Venetian citizen

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

(2 answers)

• 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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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is the odd one out?

• Shylock's life is spared

• Shylock will be put on trial for attempting to take Antonio's life

• Half of his goods go to the state

• Shylock has to become a Christian.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7