A Quiz on Act IV and V from The Merchant of Venice

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The Merchant of Venice: Act IV & V Quiz

Test your knowledge of Shakespeare's classic play, The Merchant of Venice, focusing on Act IV and Act V. This quiz is designed for both enthusiasts of literature and those looking to deepen their understanding of the play's intricate themes and characters.

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11 thought-provoking questions
Multiple choice format
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1. How would you best describe the Duke’s feelings towards Antonio’s state of affairs?

A. The Duke sympathizes with Shylock

B. He doesn’t care and wants to remain as neutral as possible

C. The Duke pities Antonio and tries to sway the decision because of this

D. The Duke wants Antonio to pay the price of the bond

3. What does Shylock compare his ownership over Antonio’s flesh to?

A. A owner’s rights over his animals and slaves

B. A master’s rights over his slaves and wife

C. A master’s rights over his animals and family

D. A master’s rights over his slaves and animals

4. What payment do Bassanio and Gratiano give to Balthazar?

A. Gloves and a shoe

B. A ring

C. A ring and gloves

D. A ring and a shoe

5.Why does Portia ask Nerissa to visit Shylock’s house?

A. To acquire the money he owes

B. To get his signature required for giving his property to Lorenzo and Jessica

C. To get his signature required for giving his property to the state

D. To ask him to fight Antonio

E. To take a pound of his flesh

6. Which characters arrive at Belmont first?

A. Portia and Nerissa

B. Antonio and Bassanio

C. Bassanio and Nerissa

D. Gratiano and Nerissa

7. How does Portia "figure out” that Bassanio gave her ring away?

A. Bassanio confesses and profusely apologizes

B. Gratiano cries about a ring being given away

C. Bassanio does not have a ring on his finger anymore

D. Gratiano informs her before Bassanio can

8. Portia threatens that she will never ___________ until she sees the ring

9. What sparks Antonio’s happiness towards the end of Act V?

A. He gets money from the bond

B. He is gifted a house in Belmont

C. His 3 lost ships returned successfully

D. He owns Shylock’s house now

10. How does Portia prove that she was the lawyer at the trial?

A. Presents the letter from Padua written by Bellario

B. Presents the ring

C. Presents Antonio’s gloves

D. Presents the costume she wore

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