Exploring The Merchant of Venice

Who is the main antagonist in The Merchant of Venice?

• Shylock

• Antonio

• Gratiano

• Portia

What is the name of the bond that Shylock demands from Antonio?

• a pound of flesh

• a piece of land

• a bag of gold

• a ship's cargo

Who saved Antonio?

• Portia

• Viola

• Rosalind

• Beatrice

Who is Portia's husband?

• Gratiano

• Bassanio

• Shylock

• Nerissa

What does Shylock want in return for lending money to Antonio?

• A share of Antonio's profits

• A gold coin for each day of the loan

• A piece of land

• A pound of Antonio's flesh

Antonio: Christian Shylock:

• Roman

• Jew

• Catholic

• Buddhist

Who is Bassanio's close friend and the protagonist of the play?

• Portia

• Shylock

• Antonio

• Gratiano

What is the outcome of the trial for Antonio?

• Guilty

• Dismissed

• Mistrial

• Not Guilty