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The Merchant of Venice Quiz

William Shakespeare
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The Merchant of Venice Quiz

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1)

Who is Shylock's daughter sad to see leave? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

Bassanio.
Shylock.
Gilroy.
Launcelot.
2)

What is Nerissa disguised as while she is in Venice with Portia? (from Act 4, Scene 2)

A merchant.
A messenger.
A servant.
A page boy.
3)

Who of the following is NOT present to discuss the masquerade? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

Bassanio.
Gratiano.
Solanio.
Salarino.
4)

Why would Shylock not approve of his daughter's choice in husband? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

He is known to be disloyal.
He is not wealthy.
He is too young.
He is not Jewish.
5)

What does Lorenzo say he is saving the woman he loves from? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

Her boredom.
Her poverty.
Her Jewish heritage.
Her father.
6)

What does Gratiano say most lovers really love? (from Act 2, Scene 6)

Their feelings.
The chase.
Attention.
Their lover.
7)

Who does Nerissa marry? (from Act 4, Scene 2)

Launcelot.
Solanio.
Salarino.
Gratiano.
8)

Who announces to Lorenzo that Bassanio is expected home soon? (from Act 5, Scene 1)

A servant.
Nerissa.
Launcelot.
Gobbo.
9)

What does Jessica plan to do while her father is dining on the night of the masquerade? (from Act 2, Scene 5)

Ask him to convert to Christianity with her.
Drug his food with a sleeping draught.
Sneak out and attend the masquerade.
Run away with Lorenzo.
10)

What do the men lack for the upcoming masquerade? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

Tickets.
Partners.
Torchbearers.
Masks.
11)

How much money did Jessica spend in one night? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

800 ducats.
8000 ducats.
8 ducats.
80 ducats.
12)

Why is Jessica afraid to do what is asked of her at the masquerade? (from Act 2, Scene 6)

She is afraid of what people will think of her.
She is afraid her father will find out.
She is not dressed appropriately.
She is afraid she will be rejected from the synogogue.
13)

Who does Lorenzo give his letter to after reading it? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

Launcelot.
Gratiano.
Gobbo.
Bassanio.
14)

Where does Portia's cousin live? (from Act 3, Scene 4)

Padua.
Rome.
Paris.
Venice.
15)

How does Shylock's daughter know Launcelot? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

He is a very popular figure in the area.
He does business often with her father.
He has been courting her.
He was her father's servant.
16)

Which casket does the second suitor choose? (from Act 2, Scene 9)

The silver casket.
The jewel encrusted casket.
The brass casket.
The lead casket.
17)

What occupation does Portia's cousin hold? (from Act 3, Scene 4)

Lawyer.
Soldier.
Jailer.
Governor.
18)

What does Portia hope other suitors like the Prince will do when they come to woo her? (from Act 2, Scene 7)

Choose the right casket.
Leave without a fight.
Choose the worng casket.
Pay closer attention to the clues.
19)

Who is dressed up as the young lawyer frm Padua? (from Act 4, Scene 1)

Jessica.
Portia.
Nerissa.
Josilyn.
20)

Who do Jessica and Lorenzo pretend to be while they are left alone at Portia's house? (from Act 5, Scene 1)

Portia and Bassanio.
Famous lovers.
Royalty.
Animals.
21)

What new reason does Shylock have to hate Bassanio on the night of the masquerade? (from Act 2, Scene 5)

He has been heard saying rude things about Shylock.
He is not able to repay the loan he took out.
Jessica wants to marry him.
Launcelot is working for him now.
22)

Why is Antonio sad when Shylock has realized his daughter is gone? (from Act 2, Scene 8)

He misses Bassanio.
He is in love with Jessica.
He is sad for Shylock's loss.
He heard about his wrecked ships.
23)

What is Jessica so annoyed about when she arrives at the masquerade? (from Act 2, Scene 6)

She could not find her father's cash box.
She is not disguised enough to fool her father.
She is dressed as a boy.
She is not yet married.
24)

What is found inside the casket chosen by the second suitor to Portia while Bassanio is sailing there? (from Act 2, Scene 9)

A picture of Portia.
A skull and a poem.
A picture of a fool and a poem.
A sack of jewels.
25)

What does Shylock's daughter hate herself for? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

Being ashamed of her father.
Not taking after her mother in looks.
Wanting to turn her back on her religion.
Being too stubborn to see the truth about Launcelot.
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