The Merchant of Venice Quiz

Who presides over the court in this scene?

• Shylock

• Portia

• The Duke

• Antonio

What does the Duke call Shylock at the start of the scene?

• Kind and generous

• A stony adversary

• A wise merchant

• A loyal citizen

Why is Antonio brought to court?

• To confess his guilt

• To pay Shylock

• To answer Shylock’s claim on the bond

• To accuse Shylock

What penalty does Shylock demand according to the bond?

• Double the money

• Antonio’s ships

• A pound of Antonio’s flesh

• Antonio’s imprisonment

What does Antonio say about his situation?

• He is hopeful of mercy

• He accepts it patiently

• He begs Shylock for forgiveness

• He blames the Duke

How does Shylock justify his demand for the pound of flesh?

• It is a lawful agreement

• Antonio insulted him

• Antonio is his rival

• He needs revenge

What does Shylock compare his bond to?

• Laws of Venice

• The buying of slaves

• Natural justice

• A religious ritual

Who enters the court disguised as a lawyer?

• Nerissa

• Bassanio

• Portia

• Gratiano

Under what name does Portia appear in court?

• Balthasar

• Lorenzo

• Cesario

• Bellario

What does Portia first ask Shylock to do?

• Forgive Antonio

• Accept money instead of the flesh

• Explain the bond in detail

• Leave the court