3 Questions
What is the name of the character who disguises herself as a male lawyer in 'The Merchant of Venice'?
Portia
Who is the merchant in 'The Merchant of Venice' who borrows money from Shylock?
Antonio
What is the pound of flesh supposed to represent in the bond between Shylock and Antonio?
A serious consequence of defaulting on the loan
Study Notes
Characters in 'The Merchant of Venice'
- Portia disguises herself as a male lawyer in 'The Merchant of Venice'.
Plot of 'The Merchant of Venice'
- Bassanio is the merchant who borrows money from Shylock.
Symbolism in 'The Merchant of Venice'
- The pound of flesh in the bond between Shylock and Antonio represents a severe and unfair penalty.
Test your knowledge of 'The Merchant of Venice' with this quiz on Act 4, Scene 1. Identify the character who disguises herself as a male lawyer, recall the name of the merchant who borrows money from Shylock, and understand the symbolic meaning of the pound of flesh in the bond between Shylock and Antonio.
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