The Merchant of Venice Plot and Character Quiz 2

What does Bassanio offer Shylock?

• A place to live

• Double the amount of money owed

• Another pound of flesh

• A new bond

What does Shylock eventually decide to do?

• Take the flesh

• Accept the money

• Give up and leave

• Hurt Antonio

How does Antonio feel toward the lawyer (Portia) at the end?

• Grateful

• Angry

• Untrusting

• Afraid

What lesson does Shylock learn?

• Mercy is powerful

• Revenge is the best

• Never lend money

• Justice is unfair

What does the Duke hope Shylock learns from this experience?

• To always demand justice

• To be merciful

• To be more stubborn

• To seek revenge

What does Gratiano call the judge?

• Foolish

• Wise

• Cruel

• Unfair

What does Portia declare about the bond in the end?

• It is void

• It must be upheld

• It needs to be rewritten

• It is fair

What does the Duke do after Shylock leaves?

• Declares Shylock guilty

• Congratulates Portia

• Thanks everyone for coming

• Learns the case was unjust

Who disguised themselves as a clerk?

• Antonio

• Nerissa

• Portia

• Bassanio

What theme does the story portray?

• Courage

• Justice and mercy

• Fear

• Jealousy