G9 Merchant of Venice Quiz

Antonio agrees to borrow money from Shylock because ...

• he wants to travel to Belmont

• he needs money while his ships are at sea

• he wants to show the extent of his friendship for Bassanio

• he wants to trick Shylock

How did Jessica escape from Shylock's?

• She fakes her death

• She disguises herself as Lorenzo's servant

• She escapes when he's not home

• She looses him in a crowded place

"Many fools are hidden behind a silver covering" were the words contained in

• the lead box

• the gold box

• the silver box

What did Portia disguised as Balthazar ask Antonio for in exchange for her services?

• 3,000 Ducats

• Ring

• Gold

What were the conditions mentioned in the bond?

• According to the bond, Antonio must return the money within three years.

• A pound of flesh will be cut off from Antonio's body if the money was not returned in three months.

• A pound of flesh will be cut off from Antonio's body if the money was not returned in two months.

Why were Jews not liked in Venice?

• They practiced Usury

• They did not believe in the same religion

• They looked different

• They worshiped God on a different day

Who comes to the courtroom disguised as a lawyer named Balthazar?

• Nerissa

• Bassanio

• The Duke

• Portia

To what is Portia referring when she speaks of “the lottery of my destiny”?

• Bassanio

• her great fortune

• the three caskets

• her dead father