The Merchant of Venice Acts I & II

Why did Shylock feel against Antonio?

• Because Antonio has sometimes blocked some of his businesses as a moneylender.

• Because Shylock is Jewish and Antonio is Christian.

• Because Antonio is interested in Jessica's hand.

• Because Antonio had asked for a loan in the past without paying it back.

What is the name of the woman in Belmont who is in love with Bassanio?

• Nerissa

• Jessica

• Portia

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How much money did Antonio ask Shylock for which a contract was made promising a pound of flesh?

• 5,000 ducats

• 10,000 ducats

• 3,000 ducats

• 12,000 ducats

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What was Portia doing in Belmont before Bassanio could arrive there?

• She was studying Law to become a lawyer soon.

• She was just having fun and getting entertained with Nerissa.

• She was coping with many suitors she finds unacceptable.

• She was investing all her money in different trips from all over the world.

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What was the challenge Portia's father created to find out her best possible husband to be?

• Find the way out from a labyrinth built in their garden

• Find Portia's portrait among three caskets

• Choose the best door to leave the main room

• Get a magic sword from an ancient armour

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Who goes with Bassanio to Belmont looking for Nerissa's hand in marriage?

• Antonio

• Shylock

• Balthazar

• Gratiano

Why did Jessica try to escape from Venice stealing the jewels of her house?

• Due to an overprotective father.

• Because she is in love with a foreign man who will never be allowed to marry.

• Because she wants to help Antonio to pay his debt.

• Because she was willing to experience adventures.

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Who is Lorenzo?

• Antonio, Bassanio, and Gratiano's friend

• Antonio's main sailor in his ships

• Jessica's future Christian husband

How did Jessica escape from home?

• She hides at the back of the weekly parcels coach to leave her place.

• She pays 1,000 ducats to be hidden in the church while everyone looks for the jewels.

• She disguises herself as a boy and sneaks out at night.

• She disguises herself as a nun and hides in a convent until being rescued by Lorenzo.

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Besides her daughter, what other item is Shylock anguished for their loss?

• A magic sword his grandfather gave him as a child.

• The marriage ring he gave to his wife at their wedding.

• A golden medal that was inherited by many generations in his family.

• A cup full of gems that was part of his great-grandfather's collection

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