Merchant of Venice Act IV

Why does Shylock refuse to accept money instead of the pound of flesh?

• He needs the money desperately.

• He hates Antonio.

• He has enough wealth.

• He wants justice and revenge.

Who disguises themselves as a lawyer to save Antonio?

• Jessica

• Nerissa

• Portia

• Lorenzo

What argument does Portia use against Shylock in court?

• The contract did not specify blood.

• Antonio did not sign the contract.

• Shylock has shown mercy in the past.

• Antonio is too important to the state.

What is the outcome for Shylock at the end of the trial?

• He receives his pound of flesh.

• He is forced to convert to Christianity.

• He is executed.

• He forgives Antonio.

What does Antonio have to give to Shylock as part of the trial's resolution?

• Half of his wealth

• His ships

• A formal apology

• Nothing

Who assists Portia in her disguise during the trial?

• Nerissa

• Jessica

• Lorenzo

• Gratiano

What does the Duke of Venice ultimately decide regarding Antonio's fate before Portia intervenes?

• He decides to pardon Antonio.

• He upholds the bond.

• He orders Shylock to take the flesh.

• He dismisses the case.

What does Shylock claim as his primary motivation for insisting on the pound of flesh?

• Greed

• Hatred

• Legal right

• Revenge

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

• Shylock

• Antonio

• Bassanio

• Lorenzo

What motivates Portia to disguise herself as a lawyer and go to Venice?

• She wants to become a lawyer.

• She seeks adventure and excitement.

• She wants to save Antonio and help her husband, Bassanio.

• She is running away from her responsibilities in Belmont.