The Merchant of Venice Quiz

Who is the impartial judge at the trial?

• Antonio

• The Duke

• Graciano

• Bassanio

Who is prepared to meet Shylock's fury with resignation?

• Antonio

• Bassanio

• The Duke

• Graciano

Who acts as his own lawyer during the trial?

• Shylock

• Antonio

• Bassanio

• The Duke

Who offers 6,000 ducats instead of 3,000 ducats to Shylock?

• The Duke

• Antonio

• Bassanio

• Graciano

Who is introduced to the court as the learned Dr. Balthazar?

• The Duke

• Portia

• Bassanio

• Antonio

What does Shylock demand as per the bond?

• Jewelry

• Property

• Money

• A pound of flesh

What does Balthazar declare will happen if Shylock sheds one drop of Christian blood?

• He will be imprisoned

• He will be fined

• His wealth will be confiscated

• He will be banished

What does Antonio request as a condition for Shylock's half of the money to go to Lorenzo and Jessica?

• Give up his profession

• Leave Venice

• Convert to Christianity

• Pay a fine

What does Balthazar ask for from Antonio and Bassanio as a remembrance?

• A necklace and a bracelet

• Gloves and a ring

• Cufflinks and earrings

• A watch and a pendant

Who offers to give Balthazar the most expensive ring in Venice instead of his own ring?

• Bassanio

• Antonio

• Graciano

• The Duke