The Merchant of Venice (Act 3 & Act 4)
Authored by Brandon Robert Dias
English
10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the evidence in the text that Portia is intelligent and determined?
Portia disguises herself as a male lawyer and delivers a powerful speech on mercy.
Portia entrusts the management of her household to Lorenzo.
Portia believes that Antonio must be like her husband because they are close friends and have similar qualities.
Nerissa arrives disguised as a male lawyer's clerk and gives a letter to the Duke.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.1
CCSS.RI.11-12.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of Nerissa in Act 4, Scene 1?
Nerissa arrives disguised as a male lawyer's clerk and gives a letter to the Duke.
Nerissa offers to pay Shylock double the amount he lent to Antonio.
Nerissa argues for Shylock's rights as his lawyer.
Nerissa advises Portia on how to deliver her speech on mercy.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Portia entrust the management of her household to Lorenzo?
Because she is going on a trip with Nerissa.
Because she believes he is trustworthy.
Because she is too busy with her legal work.
Because she wants to test his loyalty.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the letter given by Nerissa to the Duke in Act 4, Scene 1?
It reveals that Bellario is too sick to come and sends Balthasar instead.
It offers to pay Shylock double the amount he lent to Antonio.
It argues for Shylock's rights as his lawyer.
It advises Portia on how to deliver her speech on mercy.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main idea behind Portia's speech on mercy in Act 4, Scene 1?
To show that mercy is more important than justice.
To prove that Shylock is wrong and Antonio is innocent.
To highlight the flaws in the Venetian legal system.
To demonstrate Portia's intelligence and wit.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.7
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Bassanio offer to pay Shylock double the amount he lent to Antonio?
Because he thinks it will save Antonio's life.
Because he wants to teach Shylock a lesson.
Because he believes it is the right thing to do.
Because he wants to impress Portia.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is Portia determined to outsmart Shylock and ensure that justice is served?
Because she wants to impress Bassanio.
Because she believes in the power of mercy.
Because she wants to protect Antonio and uphold the law.
Because she wants to prove her intelligence and wit.
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