The Merchant of Venice Quiz

Who is the merchant of Venice?

• Bassanio

• Antonio

• Shylock

• Portia

What does Bassanio need money for?

• To pay off his debts

• To travel the world

• To woo Portia

• To start a business

What is Shylock's profession?

• Merchant

• Lawyer

• Moneylender

• Doctor

What is the condition of the loan that Antonio agrees to?

• He must pay double the amount if he defaults

• He must give a pound of his flesh if he defaults

• He must convert to Judaism if he defaults

• He must give up his ships if he defaults

Who is Portia's father's choice for her husband?

• The Prince of Morocco

• The Prince of Aragon

• Bassanio

• None of the above

How does Portia's father decide who she will marry?

• A contest of riddles

• A contest of strength

• A contest of caskets

• A contest of swordsmanship

What does Portia disguise herself as in court?

• A lawyer

• A doctor

• A man

• A judge

What is the main theme of the play?

• Love

• Revenge

• Justice

• All of the above

What is the climax of the play?

• The trial scene

• The casket scene

• The elopement of Jessica

• The return of Antonio's ships

What is the resolution of the play?

• Antonio is saved, and Shylock is defeated

• Bassanio wins Portia's hand in marriage

• Jessica and Lorenzo are happily married

• All of the above