Shakespeare Today: The Merchant of Venice - Theme of Money

The video explores the theme of money in 'The Merchant of Venice', focusing on the financial dynamics between characters like Bassanio, Antonio, and Shylock. It highlights the use of financial jargon and the personal versus business perspectives on money. Shylock's emotional attachment to wealth and his conflict with Antonio are central, culminating in a courtroom drama where Shylock loses everything. The video concludes with the contrasting fortunes of the characters.

What does Bassanio owe Antonio according to their friendship?

• Only money

• Neither money nor love

• Both money and love

• Only love

Why does Shylock dislike Antonio?

• Antonio is a rival merchant

• Antonio lends money without interest

• Antonio charges high interest rates

• Antonio is a friend of Bassanio

What unusual condition does Shylock set for lending money to Antonio?

• Antonio must give a pound of his flesh

• Antonio must marry Shylock's daughter

• Antonio must pay double the interest

• Antonio must sell his ships

What does Shylock's phrase 'fast bind, fast find' signify?

• His desire for control over his wealth

• His trust in Antonio

• His willingness to lend money

• His plan to escape Venice

What does Jessica do with Shylock's ring?

• Keeps it as a family heirloom

• Trades it for a monkey

• Gives it to Antonio

• Sells it for money

What is Shylock's reaction when he learns about Jessica's actions?

• He is indifferent

• He is amused

• He is relieved

• He is enraged

What does Portia offer to do to settle Antonio's debt?

• Pay 60 times the amount

• Pay 20 times the amount

• Pay triple the amount

• Pay double the amount

What is the outcome for Shylock after the court case?

• He marries Portia

• He wins the case

• He loses half his property

• He gains more wealth

What happens to Antonio's ships by the end of the play?

• They are lost at sea

• They return with profit

• They are given to Bassanio

• They are sold to Shylock

Who benefits from Shylock's loss after the court case?

• Portia and Nerissa

• Jessica and Lorenzo

• Only Bassanio

• Only Antonio