Merchant of Venice

Shylock's daughter is

• Anne

• Jessica

• Nerissa

• Portia

Where is Portia's estate?

• Belmont

• London

• Paris

• Venice

Why does Antonio say he is sad?

• Rainy days and Mondays

• Love

• His ships are at sea

• He doesn't know

Bassanio already owes Antonio some money.

• No, he does not.

• Yes, he does.

Which one of the faults below is NOT exhibited by one of Portia's suitors?

• Drinks too much

• Has bad breath

• Does not converse

• Is way too melancholy

When was The Merchant of Venice written?

• Between 1596 – 1598

• Between 1600-1650

• Between 1696-1698

• None of the above

Which of the following theme is evident in The Merchant of Venice?

• Mercy is divine

• Cyclical nature of hatred/revenge

• Love/Friendship is greater than self-interest.

• All of the above.

What kind of play is Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice

• Comedy

• Tragedy

• Tragic-Comedy

• None of the above

Shakespeare has never been in this place but have heard accounts from travelers. What place is this that he wrote about in his play?

• Venice

• London

• Rome

• None of the above

Act 1 can be best remembered fro three important events in the play. What are these events?

• Antonio is introduced as benefactor to Bassanio

  Portia’s test for suitors

  The loan deal between A and Shylock 3s (3000 ducats, 3 months, pound of flesh)

• Prince Morocco and Prince Arragon try their luck with the caskets.

  Jessica is revealed to be in love with the Christian, Lorenzo

  The betrayal of Shylock by Jessica’s elopement and theft: “own flesh and blood”

  News of Antonio’s galleon being wrecked

• Shylock enacts his the terms of his debts

  Bassanio chooses lead for the caskets and receives the ring from Portia

  Antonio is in prison.

  Portia and Nerissa plan to disg

• None of the above.