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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is a fundamental difference between the two settings of Belmont and Venice?
People in Venice are judgmental and prejudiced; people in Belmont are equal.
Love is valued in Belmont, but money has value in Venice.
Women have power and control in Belmont.
Belmont is bigger than larger than Venice in terms of population and landmass.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceBalthazar is introduced through Dr. Bellario's letter upon entering the courtroom. How does this contribute to the theme that things aren't always what they seem?Bellario is Portia's cousin.The Duke and Bellario haven't met.Portia is disguised as Balthazar.Jessica forged the letter, and her father recognizes her handwriting.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceShylock says he can't find the fact that he needs a surgeon in the bond. How does this come back to haunt him?He gets the money, so he doesn't need Antonio's flesh.The Duke decides to execute Shylock.Portia reads the bond literally, so Shylock has no right to Antonio's blood.Bassanio gets a clue that will help him save Antonio.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What do the Duke and Portia try to teach Shylock?
We shouldn't let wealth determine happiness.
Greed is dangerous and destructive.
Charging interest violates Christian doctrine.
We should show each other mercy since we are all flawed.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhy does the Duke refuse to help Antonio out?He wants to see Antonio punished.He sympathizes with Shylock.He doesn't want to hurt the Venetian economy by discouraging business.He wants to marry Portia.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Who dresses like a man to follow her husband to Venice?
Nerissa
Jessica
Duke
Shylock
- 7. Multiple Choice
Who says, "...thou shalt see the difference of our spirit, I pardon thee thy life before thou ask it."
Portia
Bassanio
The Duke
Shylock
- 8. Multiple Choice
Based upon the laws of Venice, what is the outcome for Shylock?
He must be paid $6,000 ducats by Bassanio, since Antonio cannot repay his debt.
He will be put to death.
He has to drop his claim if it involves murder.
He must forfeit half his property to Antonio, and the other half to the State (Venice).
- 9. Multiple Choice
How do Portia and Nerissa, disguised as Balthazar and The Clerk, test their husbands Bassani and Gratiano?
They ask for their rings as a token of gratitude for saving Antonio.
They attempt to set them up on a date.
They ask them if they are single or married.
They ask them if they care more about Antonio's life or their wives.
- 10. Multiple Choice
To which person in the Bible do both Gratiano and Shylock compare Portia?
Jacob
Daniel
Job
Abraham
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