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Merchant of Venice Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

As a wealthy merchant, Antonio has his own money to lend to Bassanio.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Bassanio wants a loan so that he can...

a)

put on a lavish wedding

b)

pay back his family after squandering his inheritance

c)

throw a huge dinner party for Shylock

d)

travel to Belmont

3.

Antonio agrees to borrow money from Shylock because

a)

he wants to trick Shylock

b)

he wants to show the extent of his friendship for Bassanio

c)

he wants to travel to Belmont

d)

he needs money while his ships are at sea

4.

How many suitors fail the casket test?

a)

Three

b)

We don't know

c)

One

d)

Two

5.

Which Princes do we see fail the casket test?

a)

Arragon and Andalucia

b)

Launcelot and Arragon

c)

Arragon and Morocco

d)

Morocco and Launcelot

6.

Jessica stole what from Shylock?

a)

jewelry

b)

pride

c)

money

d)

all of the above

7.

Why do Shylock and Antonio despise each other?

a)

Social differences

b)

Religious differences

c)

Commercial differences

d)

All of the above

8.

Who comes to the courtroom disguised as a lawyer named Balthazar?

a)

Nerissa

b)

Bassanio

c)

Portia

d)

The Duke

9.

Bassanio and Gratiano return to Venice to repay the money Antonio owes Shylock. How does Shylock react?

a)

accepts the money

b)

accepts the money with interest

c)

insists on carrying out the bond as written

d)

shows mercy

10.

Bassanio actually gives his ring to (a)   .