The Merchant of Venice: Main Characters

Who ruled over Venice?

• The Duke of Venice

• The King of Venice

• The Pope of Venice

• The President of Venice

Name the romantic male hero in this play.

What is the name of the heroine in this story?

• Polly

• Persia

• Portia

• Mortia

Who is madly in love with Portia?

• Shylock

• Antonio

• Lorenzo

• Bassanio

Shylock is a rich and successful ...

This character is Portia's maid and friend.

• Cordelia

• Maria

• Jessica

• Nerissa

This character is a loyal friend to Bassanio.

• Launcelot

• Gratiano

• Bernardo

• Alfonso

This character is Salanio's brother.

• Salvio

• Saverio

• Salarino

• Salek

This character holds a grudge against Antonio.

He is a rich Venetian merchant.