Merchant of Venice Act 4

Who is the ruling character in the courtroom?

• Lorenzo

• Portia

• Duke

• Clerk

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

• Shylock

• Bassanio

• Antonio

• Portia

What does Shylock start doing while in the courtroom?

• Ripping up the bond (agreement)

• Sharpening his knife

• Eating bread while waiting for the ruling.

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

Which of the following quotes suggests it would be bad for Venice if Shylock did not get his bond?

• "What judgment shall I dread, doing no wrong?"

• "'tis mine and I will have it."

• "There is no force in the decrees of Venice."

• "let the danger light

  Upon your charter and your city's freedom"

What two things was Shylock asked to keep ready before cutting a pound of flesh?

• A cleaner and a dustbin

• A bag and book

• Scales and a doctor

• Clerk and lawyer

What is "the forfeiture"?

• 1 pound of Antonio's flesh

• 1 pound of Bassanio's flesh

• $50,000 ducats

• You have to spend an entire weekend with Mr. Lima.

Mercy droppeth as

• butter

• Gentle rain

• blessing

which character was returning from from the monastery?

• Portia

• Shylock

• Antonio

• Lorenzo

Which Character is the protagonist known as the "Merchant of Venice"?

• Antonio

• Bassanio

• Shylock

• Gratiano