Merchant of Venice - themes

What is the main theme of The Merchant of Venice?

• Love

• All of the above

• Justice

• Money

Who is the moneylender in The Merchant of Venice?

• Shylock

• Bassanio

• Portia

• Antonio

Why does Antonio dislike Shylock?

• Because Shylock is a rival merchant

• Because Shylock is wealthy

• Because Shylock is Jewish

• Because Shylock is a moneylender

What does Shylock demand as collateral for the loan to Antonio?

• A pound of Antonio's flesh

• Antonio's ring

• Antonio's house

• Antonio's ship

What is the significance of money in the play?

• It only affects Shylock

• It shows the characters' true values

• It is used to buy love

• It is irrelevant to the plot

What does Shylock value more than money?

• His business

• His honor and need for revenge

• His daughter

• His house

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

• He marries Portia

• He leaves Venice

• He gets his money back

• He converts to Christianity

What does Portia disguise herself as in the courtroom?

• A merchant

• A lawyer

• A judge

• A servant

What is the relationship between Antonio and Bassanio?

• They are brothers

• They are business partners

• They are close friends

• They are rivals

Why does Shylock refuse to accept the repayment of the loan?

• He wants more money

• He wants to honor the contract

• He wants to leave Venice

• He wants to convert Antonio