Merchant of Venice - Acts 4 and 5

In Act 4, Portia disguises herself as a man to argue a case. What is the significance of her disguise?

• It allows her to test the love of Bassanio.

• It allows her to test the loyalty and intelligence of others.

• It allows her to test Shylock and his dignity.

• It allows her to be much more braver than the men in the room.

What is the central theme explored in Act 4 and Act 5 of "The Merchant of Venice"?

• The struggle between mercy and justice.

• To show love and mercy.

• The feeling of discrimination and racism.

• The struggle between love and friendship.

How does the play address the themes of prejudice and discrimination?

• Through the resentment between Shylock and Antonio.

• Through the caskets and the challenge of Portia's father.

• Through the portrayal of the treatment of Shylock.

• Through the friendship of Antonio and Bassanio.

Which characters in Acts 4 and 5 demonstrate love and loyalty?

• Portia. Bassanio, and Antonio.

• Antonio, Bassanio, and Shylock.

• Portia, Bassanio, and Jessica.

• Portia, Bassanio, and Nerissa.

What motivates Shylock's desire for revenge in Act 4 and Act 5?

• The elopement of Jessica and Lorenzo.

• The mistreatment and humiliation he suffers.

• When Antonio's ship sank.

• Bassanio and Antonio's asking him for money.

Why does Antonio agree to sacrifice himself in Act 4?

• To save Bassanio from his debt to Shylock.

• To have Bassanio meet the love of her life.

• To show Portia that he is a good friend.

• To show Shylock that he is not a coward.

How does Portia's motivation to save Antonio demonstrate her cleverness?

• She uses her love to be strong and brave.

• She uses her loyalty to her lover.

• She uses her intelligence to find a loophole in the law.

• She uses the mind games she learned from her father's challenge.

What motivates Jessica to convert to Christianity in Act 5?

• Her love for Lorenzo and desire to escape her father.

• Her friends, Portia, and Nerissa.

• Her hatred for her father.

• Lancelot Gobbo's advice to her.

Describe the events of the in Act 4.

• Antonio and Bassanio asked Shylock for money.

• Jessica and Lorenzo ran away for love.

• Shylock's shows frustrations for all the mistreatments of others.

• Portia disguises herself as a lawyer and saves Antonio.

What is the consequence for Antonio if he fails to repay Shylock in Act 4?

• Shylock will be entitled to a pound of Antonio's flesh.

• Antonio shall pay triple the amount he borrowed.

• Antonio shall give up all of his wealth to Shylock.

• Antonio shall convert to Judaism.