The Merchant of Venice: Key Concepts

The Merchant of Venice: Key Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, History, Arts, Moral Science

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The Merchant of Venice tells the story of seven central characters, focusing on themes of debt, devotion, and prejudice. Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, holds a grudge against Antonio, a Venetian merchant, leading to a legal battle over a bond of flesh. Antonio's friend Bassanio seeks to marry Portia, a wealthy heiress, and with her help, Antonio is saved from Shylock's demands. Supporting characters like Grosciano and Nerissa add depth to the narrative, while Jessica, Shylock's daughter, rebels against her father's control by eloping with Lorenzo.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for Shylock's animosity towards Antonio?

Antonio's interference in his business

Antonio's friendship with Bassanio

Antonio's refusal to lend him money

Antonio's conversion to Christianity

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Antonio use as collateral for the loan from Shylock?

His house

His jewelry

A pound of his own flesh

His ships

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Bassanio need to borrow money from Antonio?

To travel to Venice

To pay off his debts

To court Portia

To start a new business

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge must suitors complete to win Portia's hand in marriage?

Pass a test of strength

Solve a riddle

Choose the correct casket

Win a duel

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Portia help Antonio in court?

By bribing the judge

By disguising herself as a lawyer

By appealing to the Duke

By providing financial support

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does Grosciano marry?

A Venetian noblewoman

Portia

Jessica

Nerissa

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does Nerissa play in Portia's life?

Her servant

Her sister

Her rival

Her advisor and friend

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