Merchant of Venice

What doe sthe play tell us about hatred and revenge?

• Hatred and revenge only leads to a cyclical process, ending in ruin.

• Would pursuing justice have been the better discourse?

• “The sins of the father are to be laid upon the children.

• All of the above.

What does The Merchant of Venice say about appearances vs reality?

• Not all that glistens is gold.

• The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose

• The suitors of Portia are not what they seem.

• All of the above.

What does The Merchant of Venice say about gender?

• Men are more decisive than women.

• Women Can be as competent and devious as men.

• Men are more business-minded than women.

• All of the above.

Which setting in the play is just imaginary (fictional)?

• Venice

• Belmont

• Venetian Ghetto

• None of the above.

What is the the plot line for Act 2?

• A Pound of flesh (and more?)

• All that glistens is not gold

• Mercy

• None of the above.

Who said it?
In sooth, I know not why I am so sad. (1)

• Antonio

• Bassanio

• Gratiano

• Portia

Who does Bassanio need to borrow money from Act 1, Scene 1?

• Solanio

• Salarino

• Shylock

• Antonio

Where is Portia From?

• Florence

• Naples

• Belmont

• Rome

What religion does Shylock follow?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Catholicism

What theme does the below quote portray?

"To you, Antonio, I owe the most in money and in love, And from your love I have a warranty To unburden all my plots and purposes How to get clear of all the debts I owe."

• Love

• Friendship

• Wealth

• Money