The Merchant of Venice Act III, Scene V

Why does Launcelot fear for Jessica?

• Because she will be reprimanded by her father

• Because her father's sins will fall upon her and there is no mercy for her in heaven

• Because her sins will make sure that she never makes it to heaven

• Because she married a Christian

How will Jessica's turning into a Christian raise the price of pork?

• Because Jews tuning into Christians will not be seen as lawful Christians and the price of pork for them will increase

• Because she will have everyone else's pork

• Because her turning Christians means there are more Christians and demand for pork will increase as Jews don't eat pork

• Because her turning Christian means everyone will have to have more pork and hence will have to pay more for it

What about Launcelot's character can one discern in the conversation between him and Lorenzo?

• That Launcelot is intellectually backward

• That Launcelot likes to play with peoples' words and twist them as he pleases

• That Launcelot likes to play with other peoples' emotions and make fun of them

• That Launcelot, despite being from a poor man's family, is very well educated

What does 'cover' mean?

• It means to cover things in the rain

• Putting on a hat

• Putting on gloves

• To place dishes on a table

What is Jessica's opinion on Portia?

• That Portia is an exceptional woman and that there is no one equal to her

• Jessica thinks she is better than Portia

• Jessica doesn't like Portia or her attitude

• Jessica has no opinion to express about Portia

If two gods played a heavenly match, who would they put against Portia?

• Jessica

• Nerissa

• Antonio's wife

• No one

Where does this scene take place?

• Belmont, a room in Portia's house

• A garden in Belmont

• A street in Venice

• Portia's house