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WorksheetsMerchant of Venice Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
This character is Jewish
Shylock
Portia
Antonio
Bassanio
In order to marry her, which casket must Portia's suitors choose?
Gold
Lead
Stone
Silver
What does Bassanio promise Portia he will never give away?
His gloves
His pendant
A pouch of silver coins
Her ring
Why does Shylock need to be repaid by Antonio?
Jessica gives his fortune to the church
Jessica steals his fortune to elope
The boat his fortunes are on is lost at sea
The fortunes are lost in a bet
What does Balthazar ask for as payment?
A pound of flesh
The ring Shylock's wife gave him
The ring Portia gave Bassanio
A chest of jewels
Why does Antonio borrow money from Shylock?
He's borrowing for Bassanio
He lost a bet
He needs to pay for his wedding
He needs to buy a new ship
Which of the following is NOT a reason Shylock gives for hating Antonio?
Antonio is in love with his daughter, Jessica.
Antonio lends money without interest, which damages Shylock’s business.
Antonio has insulted Shylock in the past.
Antonio hates Jews.
Who goes with Bassanio to court Portia?
Antonio
Gratiano
Nerissa
Jessica
How does Jessica escape Shylock's control?
She fakes her death
She escapes when he's not home
She disguises herself as Lorenzo's servant
She looses him in a crowded place
What solution does Portia/Balthazar propose instead of Antonio losing a pound of flesh?
Forcing Jessica to return Shylock's fortunes
Help Antonio escape the city without paying
Convince Shylock to extend the deadline
Pay triple the original amount
What was inside the silver box?
A picture of a skull
A picture of Portia
A picture of poor fool
Nothing, it was empty
By today's standards, Antonio's treatment of Shylock is __________.
Rational
Anti-Semitic
Comical
Compassionate
Why does the suitor from Morocco think Portia will not like him?
He is poor.
His family is not famous.
He is sickly.
He has a dark complexion.
What kind of work is "The Merchant of Venice"?
A tragedy
A historical play
A comedy
A problem play
