The Merchant of Venice Quiz

What is the name of the wealthy merchant in Venice?

• Bassanio

• Portia

• Antonio

• Shylock

Who promised to repay the debt by tomorrow?

• Shylock

• Antonio

• Portia

• Bassanio

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How much money did Bassanio need for his wedding?

• 1,000 ducats

• 3,000 ducats

• 5,000 ducats

• 500 ducats

Who offered to lend Bassanio the money for his wedding?

• Portia

• Shylock

• Mercutio

• Antonio

Who defended Antonio in court as a lawyer?

• Bassanio

• Portia

• Mercutio

• Shylock

What was the punishment for Lord Thunders in court?

• Fined 3,000 ducats

• Community service

• Barred from entering contracts

• Public apology

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What happened to Antonio's ships at sea?

• Lost in a storm

• Captured by pirates

• Arrived safely

• Sunk by a rival merchant

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Who was revealed to be the lawyer defending Antonio in court?

• Mercutio

• Shylock

• Bassanio

• Portia

What was the message that saved Antonio from losing everything in court?

• Bassanio offered a settlement

• Shylock withdrew the case

• Antonio paid the debt

• Storm at sea delayed ships

Who was described as a wise, intelligent, brave, and righteous woman?

• Portia

• Jessica

• Beatrice

• Nerissa

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