Test on The Merchant of Venice, Dramatic terms, etc.

What is the primary reason why Shylock hates Antonio?

• Antonio has to spit on him and he has kicked him in public.

• Antonio has spit on him and he has a lot of friends in Venice.

• Antonio is rude towards him and he also damages Shylock’s business.

How much does Antonio and Bassanio borrow from Shylock?

• 3,000 ducats

• 30,000 ducats

• 300,000 ducats

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Shylock is a _____________________.

• businessman

• merchant

• usurer

Who is the friend of Bassanio that wanted to marry Nerissa?

• Lorenzo

• Gratiano

• Antonio

What does the silver casket contain?

• a skull

• a fool's head

• a portrait of Portia

Who has chosen the gold casket?

• The Prince of Morocco

• The Prince of Aragon

• Bassanio

What is inscribed on the lead casket?

• If you choose this casket, you risk all that you have.

• If you choose this casket, you will find what all men want.

• If you choose this casket, you will find what you deserve.

Who is the most powerful man in the city of Venice?

• The Duke

• The King

• The Prince

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What box does the Prince of Aragon choose?

• The gold casket

• The silver casket

• The lead casket

Who is the merchant of Venice?

• Antonio

• Bassanio

• Shylock

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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