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

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Name the romantic male hero in this play.

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

What is the name of the heroine in this story?

• Polly

• Persia

• Portia

• Mortia

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who is madly in love with Portia?

• Shylock

• Antonio

• Lorenzo

• Bassanio

Shylock is a rich and successful ...

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

This character is Portia's maid and friend.

• Cordelia

• Maria

• Jessica

• Nerissa

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

This character is a loyal friend to Bassanio.

• Launcelot

• Gratiano

• Bernardo

• Alfonso

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

This character is Salanio's brother.

• Salvio

• Saverio

• Salarino

• Salek

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

This character holds a grudge against Antonio.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

He is a rich Venetian merchant.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10