WorksheetsEnglish literature Yr 9 The Merchant of Venice
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
1. Who said it?
In sooth, I know not why I am so sad. (1)
Antonio
Bassanio
Portia
Gratiano
2. Who said it?
I hold the world but as the world, Gratiano—
A stage, where every man must play a part;
And mine a sad one. (77–79)
Bassanio
Portia
Shylock
Antonio
3. Who said it?
When he is best, he is a little worse than a man; and when he is worst, he is little better than a beast. (89)
Portia
Nerissa
Antonio
Bassanio
4. Who said it?
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. (98)
Shylock
Bassanio
Antonio
Gratiano
5. Which theme is best explained in this quotation by Shylock?
You call me misbeliever, cut-throat dog,
And spit upon my Jewish gaberdine,
And all for use of that which is mine own. (106–113)
Appearance are deceptive.
Parental influences vary.
Christians behaving badly.
Money is the key to happiness.
6. Which theme best explains the following:
Let the forfeit
Be nominated for an equal pound
Of your fair flesh, to be cut off and taken
In what part of your body pleaseth me. (148–151)
Mercy and revenge.
Prejudice versus intolerance.
Greed versus generosity.
All are reflected with good inferencing.
7. This quotation best reveals which theme?
Within the eye of honor, be assured
My purse, my person, my extremest means
Lie all unlocked to your occasions. (1.1.142-146)
Religious beliefs define our outlook on life.
Friendship can require sacrifice.
Life is a lottery over which we have no control.
Revenge is sweet.
8. Which theme does this reflect?
But this reasoning is not in the fashion to
choose me a husband. O me, the word "choose"! I may neither
choose who I would nor refuse who I dislike; so is the will of a
living daughter curb's by the will of a dead father.
Money is essential for happiness.
Testing your partner is the key to a successful marriage.
Parent/child relationships are important in shaping our characters.
9. To woo means to
sound silly
pursue a love interest
stereotype someone
10. Which suitor will arrive first in the next act?
Neapolitan Prince
Baron Falconbridge
young German
Prince of Morocco
11. Who is described as "a Venetian, a scholar and soldier" (1.2.111-112)?
Antonio
The Prince of Morocco
Bassanio
Shylock
12. Antonio's treatment of Shylock is __________ by today's standards.
rational
anti-Semitic
economical
compassionate
13. If Antonio defaults on the loan, Shylock gets:
thrice three times the value of the bond
to marry Portia
a chunk of Antonio
What is Antony concerned about at the beginning of the play?
a) A loan he just took out.
b) His merchandise.
c) His mother.
d) His melancholy.
2. What does Salarino think Antonio's sadness is about?
a) Love.
b) Worry over his ships.
c) Competiton in the market.
d) His mother's sickness.
3. Why is Antonio not worried about his wealth at the beginning of the play?
a)All of his wares are insured
b)His wares are on more than one ship.
c)He has more than enough money.
d)He cares not for money.
4. How is Bassanio related to Antonio?
Bassanio is his uncle.
Bassanio is his best friend.
Bassanio is his cousin
Bassanio is his brother
5. What does Antonio compare life on this earth to?
A living legend
A book
A dream
A staged play
6. Why does Portia tell her lady in waiting she is tired of the world?
She is shackled by her fortune
She cannot make her own choices.
Her father and friend died.
War and tyranny are frustrating her.
7. What did one of Portia's suitors have too much fondness for?
His horse
His money
His looks
His lady in waiting
8. What will the correct suitor find inside the correct item in order to win Portia's
hand in marriage?
Portia's picture.
A marriage certificate
A key to the master bedroom
A wedding ring
9. How does Shylock initially describe his demand for a pound of flesh to Bassanio and Antonio?
As an opportunity for revenge
As his way of being charitable
As a harmless prank
As a way of procuring food
10. Shylock wishes to meet Antonio and Bassanio at the
Lawyer's
Shylock's house
Notaries
Notorious
