24 Questions
As Act IV opens, the Duke speaks to Antonio. How does the Duke feel about Antonio’s predicament?
The duke feels sorry for Antonio situation
Who says the following quote? "Steady Now, remember you are debating with a Jew. You might as well stand on the seashore and bid the tide not to reach its usual height."
Antonio
Because Shylock is not going to listen. What does Antonio ask of the court?
Judgement
Who does the Duke approve and call into the courtroom?
Balthazar -a learned doctor (lawyer)
Who says, "Shylock, there's thrice the money offered thee."
Portia (Balthazar)
Who says, "Wait a moment. There is something else. This bond does not give you one drop of blood. The words expressly are 'a pound of flesh'. "
Portia (Balthazar)
What will happen to Shylock if he takes anything more or less than exactly one pound of flesh?
He dies and all of his belongings are to be confiscated by the state
Who says the following quote, " So that you may see the difference in our attitudes. I pardon your life before you ask for it. Half of you wealth goes to Antonio: the other half goes the state..."
Duke
Where does Portia's uncle (the lawyer who would have done the trial) live?
Padua
Who says the following quote, " Lord Bassanio, let him have the ring! Weigh his worthiness and my love against your wife's commandment. "
Antonio
What does Portia give Antonio at the end of the play?
His own room at Belmont
At the end of the play, what does Portia pretend to be angry about?
Bassanio giving away the ring
What does Nerissa, still in disguise, promise Portia that she will get from Gratiano?
His ring
Who says, "I'll have my bond; speak not against my bond. I have sworn an oath that I will have my bond: Thou called me a dog before you had a reason, but since I am a dog, beware of my fangs."
Shylock
Who says, " Lord Bassanio, and my gentle lady, I wish you all the joy that you can wish; For I am sure you can wish none form me: And, when the time come for your wedding, at the same time, with your permission, may I be married too."
Gratiano
Who says the following quote, "This paper represents the body of my friend, and every word written on it is a gaping wound , leaking lifeblood."
Bassanio
Who says the following quote, "When I was with him, I heard him swear to Tubal and the chus, his countrymen, that he would rather have Antonio's flesh than twenty times the value of the money owed him."
Jessica
What must Shylock do in oder to keep 1/2 of his fortune?
Convert to christianity
What explanation does Shylock give for continuing to pursue his bond?
That he has the law and wants the justice that is due to him. He wants his bond.
What is a common theme in the relationships depicted in the play?
Profit and self-interest
What is a significant aspect of Shylock's relationship with Antonio?
A deep-seated hatred and distrust over religion.
What piece of bad news interrupts the celebrations at Belmont?
Antonio's bankruptcy and ruin
What are the significant themes in the Merchant of Venice?
The destructive nature of prejudice, religious division, and bias
Tubal reports Jessica has stolen a ring of Shylock’s. What does she trade the ring for?
A Monkey
Test your understanding of Shakespeare's timeless classic, The Merchant of Venice, with this 25-question quiz covering Acts 1, 2, and 3 up to scene 1. Explore the intrigues of love, money, and revenge in 16th-century Venice.
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