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| What reason does Antonio give for being sad in the opening scene of the play? | He gives no reason. |
| From what character flaw does Bassanio believe Gratiano suffers? | A lack of depth |
| The caskets that Portia’s suitors must pick from are made of what materials? | Gold, silver, lead |
| How does Shylock initially describe his demand for a pound of flesh to Bassanio and Antonio? | As a harmless prank |
| Why does the prince of Morocco fear that Portia will dislike him? | He has a dark complexion. |
| Whom does Bassanio agree to bring with him to Belmont? | Gratiano |
| What act does Jessica believe will solve the misery of life with Shylock? | Marrying Lorenzo |
| According to Lorenzo’s plan, how will Jessica escape from her father’s house? | She will disguise herself as Lorenzo’s torchbearer and slip out undetected. |
| How does Shylock react to losing Launcelot as a servant? | He tells Launcelot that Bassanio will be a harder master |
| How does Portia react to the prince of Morocco’s failure as a suitor? | She prays that no one with such dark skin ever wins her hand. |
| Who loses the opportunity to marry Portia by choosing the silver casket? | The prince of Arragon |
| According to Tubal’s report, for what did Jessica trade Shylock’s most precious ring? | a monkey |
| What course of action does Portia suggest when she learns that Shylock wishes to collect his pound of flesh? | That the bond be paid many times over |
| Where does Portia instruct her servant Balthasar to hurry? | To Padua to visit Doctor Bellario |
| What complaint does Launcelot make regarding the conversion of the Jews? | He says that the price of bacon would soar. |
| In court, how does Antonio react to Shylock’s insistence on collecting his pound of flesh? | He vows that he will meet Shylock’s hatred with patience. |
| Who enters the court disguised as a young doctor of Law named Balthasar? | Portia |
| What loophole in Shylock’s bond allows Portia to stop him from taking a pound of Antonio’s flesh? | Shylock is entitled only to flesh, but not blood. |
| How is Shylock punished for seeking to take Antonio’s life? | He must convert to Christianity and will his possessions to Jessica and Lorenzo upon his death. |
| What words does Shylock utter after accepting the court’s sentence? | I am not well |
| What does Bassanio offer the young law clerk who saves Antonio? | The three thousand ducats originally due to Shylock |
| What does Lorenzo order when he learns that Portia is on her way to Belmont? | music |
| What news does Antonio receive at the play’s end? | Some of the ships he supposed were lost have arrived in port. |
| Which two men are trying to find out the reason for Antonio's sadness in the first scene of the play? | Solanio and Salerio. |
| Which "part" in the world does Gratiano say he wants to play? | the fool |
| Which childhood activity does Bassanio talk about when justifying how he wants to spend more money in pursuit of Portia's wealth? | Shooting one arrow after another and following the second more carefully.. |
| To what does Bassanio compare the Golden Fleece found by Jason? | Portia's hair |
| Complete Antonio's saying : "A goodly ... rotten at the heart". | apple |
| Old Gobbo has come with a present for Shylock. To whom does Lancelot ask him to give it ? | Bassanio. |
| Which person does Lorenzo use to carry a message to Jessica? | Lancelot Gobbo. |
| What does Shylock dream of that makes him suspicious of going out to dinner ? | money-bags. |
| Where exactly is the scroll that Morocco finds when he opens the casket? | in the eye-socket of a skull. |
| Which inscription convinces Arragon that he should choose the silver casket? | Who chooseth me shall get as much as he deserves.. |
| What does Shylock say he will use Antonio's flesh for when he is talking to Solanio and Salerio? | to use as bait for fish. |
| Where did Shylock get the ring that his daughter exchanged for a monkey? | from Leah his wife who is now dead. |
| What does Bassanio find in the leaden casket that tells him he has been successful in the lottery for Portia? | Portia's portrait and a scroll. |
| Complete the following said by Antonio to Salerio: "The Duke cannot ... " | deny the course of law. |
| Where does Portia pretend she is going to stay when in reality she and Nerissa are going to Venice? | a nearby monastery. |
| What is the name of the lawyer that the Duke of Venice has sent for to help him consider the case? | Bellario. |
| What name from the Bible does Shylock use about the disguised Portia when he thinks she is advising judgement in his favour? | Daniel |
| Both Shylock and Gratiano use the same expression about having someone "on the hip" in this play. From which sport did Shakespeare borrow the term? | wrestling |
| Identify one of the pair of famous lovers that Lorenzo and Jessica talk about whilst waiting in the garden. | Troilus and Cressida. The other pairs of lovers suggested in the same speech are Pyramus and Thisbe, Dido and Aeneas, Jason and Medea. |
| By what does Gratiano swear by in order to convince Nerissa that he gave his ring to a lawyer's clerk rather than to a woman? | by the moon |
| Who is the merchant of Venice? | Antonio |
| Who needs money to suit Portia? | Bassanio |
| Who marries Nerissa? | Gratiano |
| Who marries Shylock's daughter, Jessica? | Lorenzo |
| What is Shylock's profession? | Usurer. |
| How much money does Antonio borrow from Shylock? | 3000 ducats |
| Portia dresses up as a man named ______ at the trial. | Balthazar |
| Who is Shylock's only friend shown in the play? | Tubal |
| Which casket has the inscription "Who chooseth me shall get as much as he deserves"? | Silver |
| By the end of the play, which of the characters was not married or engaged to be married? | Antonio |
