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The merchant of venice

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the condition of the loan that Antonio agrees to?

a)

He must pay double the amount if he defaults

b)

He must give a pound of his flesh if he defaults

c)

He must convert to Judaism if he defaults

d)

He must give up his ships if he defaults

2.

What is the climax of the play?

a)

The trial scene

b)

The casket scene

c)

The elopement of Jessica

d)

The return of Antonio's ships

3.

What is the main theme of the play?

a)

Love

b)

Revenge

c)

Justice

d)

All of the above

4.

What does Portia disguise herself as in court?

a)

A lawyer

b)

A doctor

c)

A man

d)

A judge

5.

What does Bassanio need money for?

a)

To pay off his debts

b)

To travel the world

c)

To woo Portia

d)

To start a business

6.

Who is the merchant of Venice?

a)

Bassanio

b)

Antonio

c)

Shylock

d)

Portia

7.

Where is Portia From?

a)

Florence

b)

Naples

c)

Belmont

d)

Rome

8.

1. What was written on the outside of the lead box?

a)

If you choose this box, you risk all that you have.

b)

If you choose this box, you will find what all men want.

c)

If you choose this box, you will find what you deserve.

9.

Shylock is a ...

a)

a businessman

b)

moneylender

c)

merchant

10.

What kind of play is Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice

a)

Comedy

b)

Tragedy

c)

Tragic-Comedy

d)

None of the above