WorksheetsThe Merchant of Venice Act II Scenes 6 and 8
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 26mins
Where does Act II Scene 6 take place?
Venice, the Rialto
Venice, Shylock's house
Belmont
Morocco
Why was Lorenzo late?
He was dealing with some business.
He was having second thoughts about Jessica.
He was afraid of Shylock.
He was not late.
Why is Jessica disguised as a boy?
To find a job.
To trick Lorenzo and his friends.
To escape from her father's house with Lorenzo.
To pretend she was Cupid.
What does Jessica hand to Lorenzo as they are leaving?
A torch.
Food for the trip.
Clothes so she could change.
A casket and some ducats.
Why is Lorenzo helping Jessica run away?
They are in love.
Her father is a Jew.
He wants to introduce her to his friends.
They wanted to join the masque.
Antonio finds Gratiano to inform him:
Shylock has found out about Jessica's escape.
Bassanio will sail to Belmont immediately.
All his ships have reached Venice.
Portia has found a husband.
In Act II Scene 8, Shylock is heard saying on the streets,
"My daughter, O my ducats, O my daughter!
Fled with a Christian! O my Christian ducats!
Stol’n by my daughter! Justice! Find the girl!
She hath the stones upon her, and the ducats."
Briefly describe Shylock's emotions and the reason he feels the way he does.
Which of the following caused Shylock great distress?
You may select more than one answer.
Losing his jewels.
Losing his daughter to a Christian.
Losing a bet to Antonio.
Losing his ducats.
Why is Salarino concerned about Antonio after having conversed with a Frenchman?
The Venetian people are looking for Antonio.
Lorenzo cannot be located.
An Italian ship which was richly fraught has miscarried.
Shylock wants a pound of Antonio's flesh.
Why is Bassanio leaving Venice?
To run away from Shylock.
To go to Belmont and meet Portia.
To get news on Antonio's ships.
To travel and explore different cities.
What does Bassanio promise Antonio?
He would make a speedy return to Venice.
He would make Portia his wife.
He would make sure Antonio's ships are unharmed.
He would make sure that Shylock finds Jessica.
How does Antonio respond to Bassanio's promise?
You may select more than one answer.
He tells him to return quickly as he is worried.
He tells him to be happy and find love.
He tells him to check on his ships.
He tells him not to worry about Shylock's bond.
At the end of Act II Scene 8, which theme is mostly evident throughout Antonio and Bassanio's final conversation?
Wealth
Religion
Race
Friendship
