Act I
The caskets that Portia’s suitors chose from were made up of?
a) Teak, mahogany, pine
b) Bone, porcelain, clay
c) Gold, silver, lead
d) Marble, stone, brick
c) Gold, silver, lead
Who did Shylock’s daughter, Jessica run away to meet?
a) Gratiano
b) Antonio
c) Solanio
d) Lorenzo
d) Lorenzo
How much money does Portia tell Bassanio to pay
a) 36,000 ducats
b) 10,000 ducats
c) 75,000 ducats
d) 46,000 ducats
a) 36,000 ducats
How many ducats does Bassanio offer Shylock as repayment for the loan?
a) 4,000 ducats
b) 2,200 ducats
c) 6,000 ducats
d) 3,500 ducats
c) 6,000 ducats
In the beginning of Act V, which two characters are talking to each other about love?
a) Portia & Bassanio
b) Antonio & Bassanio
c) Jessica & Lorenzo
d) Nerissa & Gratiano
c) Jessica & Lorenzo
What are Antonio’s beliefs about money?
Antonino believes that money isn’t very important. He only wants to help his friend.
Who said this:
“I might come back soon. Do as I told you.”
Shylock
Why was Shylock upset when he entered?
Shylock’s daughter has rebelled and taken off with Lorenzo who is a Christian. She has also taken his jewels and money.
Why is Antonio brought before the Duke and the magnificoes of Venice?
To stand trial for failing to pay off his obligation to Shylock.
How does Portia find out that Bassanio gave his ring away?
Gratiano told Portia this.
Shylock feels happy when Antonio asks for some money because it is the right opportunity for him to catch Antonio into the trap.
What is the first part of the pledge the princes must make?
They must never tell anyone what casket they have chosen.
What does Portia give Bassanio? Why did Portia give this to Bassanio?
Portia gives Bassanio a ring. Portia gave the ring to Bassanio to represent their bond of love.
How does Antonio feel about going into court?
Antonio is ready to accept whatever consequence he gets.
What does Portia present as proof that she was the young lawyer in the courtroom?
Portia presents a letter from Padua written by Bellario.
Why does Bassanio need money from Antonio?
He needs money from Antonio to travel to Belmont and so that he can impress Portia.
What message was inscribed on the casket that the Prince of Morocco chooses?
“Who chooseth me shall gain what many men desire”
What plan does Portia share with Nerissa?
Portia's plan is to follow their husbands to Venice, disguised as men.
What does Nerissa ask of Gratiano?
Nerrisa asked Gratiano to give her his ring.
What does Nerissa give to Lorenzo and Jessica?
Nerissa gives them a deed for all of Shylock’s possessions after he dies.
Why was there hatred between Antonio and Shylock?
There was hatred between the two because of their different religious beleifs.
What explanation does the Prince of Morocco give for his dark complexion?
The Prince explains to Portia that she shouldn’t dislike him because of his dark complexion because he was raised in a palace, which is close to the sun.
What errand does Portia give to Balthazar?
Portia asks Balthazar to go to her cousin in Padua and bring back books and clothes.
What do Nerissa and Portia plan on doing with the rings?
They plan to outsmart their husbands and deny their loyalty.
What news does Portia give Antonio at the end of Act V?
Portia tells Antonio that three of his ships have arrived safely in port.