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Comprehension questions for Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice.
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1
Who is the merchant in the play?
Antonio
Andrew
Shylock
Anthony
2
What was in the silver casket?
skull
painting of Portia
blinking idiot
<p>nothing</p>
3
Who does Bassanio agree to bring with him to Belmont?
Antonio
Gratiano
Old Gobbo
Jessica
4
Which casket did the Prince of Morroco choose?
gold
lead
none of the above
silver
5
Where does Portia live?
Bellagio
Belmont
Bel Air
Bella Notta
6
Why did Balthazar (Portia) want Bassanio's ring?
she wanted to see if Bassanio would give it away
she wanted to sell it
she wanted to give it to Antonio
she wanted to give it to Lorenzo to give to Jessica
7
What genre is the play?
Comedy
Tragedy
History
Tragi-comedy
8
What did Jessica sell her mother's ring for?
monkey
dog
1000 ducats
watch
9
Complete the line: 'Hath not a Jew'
eyes
a good heart
a face
morals
10
What was the reason behind the casket plot?
to find Jessica a husband
to help Portia find the right husband
to force Portia to marry Bassanio
to free Antonio from his debt
11
What word best describes Gratiano?
talkative
calm
sad
angry
12
Why does Launcelot want to leave Shylock's household?
Shylock is Jewish
His father makes him
He thinks the food is bad
He wants to marry Jessica
13
Which casket contained Portia's picture?
platinum
lead
gold
silver
14
In what act does Bassanio choose a casket?
II
IV
III
I
15
What plot ended in Act IV (4)?
the ring plot
the Lorenzo/Jessica plot
the Shylock/Antonio plot
the casket plot
16
What is Shylock's religion?
Jewianity
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
17
What is the main marketplace in Venice called?
the Vatican
the Rialto
the Market
the Strip
18
Why did Shylock convert to Christianity?
none of the above
he was busy on Saturdays
he was forced to by the duke as punishment
he liked Christianity better
19
Who was depressed in the beginning of the play?
Shylock
Gratiano
Antonio
Bassanio
20
In the beginning of the play, why does Bassanio want to marry Portia?
Bassanio wants to use her to get to know Nerissa
Portia is best friends with Antonio
Portia is pretty
Portia is wealthy and can help his debts
21
Which is an example of the theme of mercy and justice?
Portia and Nerissa dressing as men
Shylock not wanting to spare Antonio's life
Antonio and Bassanio being best friends
Jessica not wanting to live with Shylock
22
Who is Portia's lady in waiting/servant?
Naya
Molly
Nerissa
Calissa
23
Which character doesn't have a girlfriend/wife?
Gratiano
Launcelot
Bassanio
Lorenzo
24
What is Antonio's occupation?
merchant
merchandiser
mechanized robot
marionette
25
How many ships came back to Antonio at the end of the play?
3
2
none
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