Merchant of Venice Quiz Act 1 and 2

Who is the merchant referred to in the title of the play "The Merchant of Venice"?

• Shylock

• Antonio

• Bassanio

• Lorenzo

Why does Antonio decide to borrow money from Shylock?

• To invest in his shipping business

• To pay off his debts

• To help Bassanio court Portia

• To buy a house in Venice

What is the condition of the loan that Shylock offers to Antonio?

• Antonio must pay double if he defaults

• A pound of Antonio's flesh if he cannot repay

• Shylock will take over Antonio's business

• Antonio must leave Venice forever

Who is Portia?

• A wealthy heiress from Belmont

• Antonio's sister

• Shylock's daughter

• A merchant in Venice

What challenge must Portia's suitors face to win her hand in marriage?

• Defeat her in a game of chess

• Choose the correct casket from gold, silver, and lead

• Swim across a dangerous river

• Answer three riddles

Who chooses the gold casket?

• The Prince of Morocco

• The Prince of Arragon

• Bassanio

• Lorenzo

What is the inscription on the lead casket?

• "Who chooseth me shall gain what many men desire."

• "Who chooseth me shall get as much as he deserves."

• "Who chooseth me must give and hazard all he hath."

• "Who chooseth me shall win Portia's hand."

Why does Shylock hate Antonio?

• Because Antonio is wealthier than him

• Because Antonio has insulted and spit on him

• Because Antonio is in love with his daughter

• Because Antonio has stolen from him

What news does Salerio bring that worries Antonio?

• That Bassanio has married Portia

• That Shylock is demanding his pound of flesh

• That one of Antonio's ships has been wrecked

• That Shylock's daughter has run away

Who elopes with Lorenzo?

• Nerissa

• Jessica

• Portia

• Beatrice