GRADE 9 - Merchant of Venice

What is the main reason that Shylock and Antonio despise each other?

• Antonio stole Shylock's friends

• Shylock stole money from Antonio

• Antonio killed Shylock's wife

• They believe in different religions

What religion does Shylock follow?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Catholicism

What does Shylock suggest that Antonio give him if he cannot repay his loan?

• A ring

• A pound of his flesh

• His wife's hand in marriage

• His family heirloom

Who said it?

“I will buy with you, sell with you, talk with you, walk with you, and so following, but I will not eat with you, drink with you, nor pray with you.

• Antonio

• Bassanio

• Shylock

Which of the following is NOT part of Antonio's deal with Shylock?

• 3000 ducats

• Three months

• Three percent interest

• Three pounds of flesh

In Act I, scene i, Shylock claims that Antonio has done which of the following:

• spit on his clothng

• shaken his hands

• called him a dog

• mocked his religion

Where is Portia's estate?

• Belmont

• London

• Paris

• Venice

Who is Nerissa?

• Portia’s maid
• a Jewish moneylender
• Nerissa’s husband
• Christian who elopes with a Jewish girl

Who does Bassanio need to borrow money from Act 1, Scene 1?

• Solanio

• Salarino

• Shylock

• Antonio

As mentioned in Act 1 Scene 3, what is the financial center of Venice?

• Rubricon

• Riano

• Rialto

• Rimuru