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Grades 11 and 12 - Literature - Senior High School - The Merchant of Venice: Character
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MCQs to test how well you understand the characters in Shakespeare's play, The Merchant of Venice.

Grades 11 and 12 - Literature - Senior High School - The Merchant of Venice: Character
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10 Questions

1. What does Portia's trick with the ring achieve?
2. How does Shylock describe his offer to lend money without charging interest?
3. 'Is it not hard, Nerissa, that I cannot choose one nor refuse none?' What does Portia's complaint about her father's provision for his estate demonstrate about her character?
4. Why does Jessica feel ashamed during her elopement with Lorenzo?
5. How does Lorenzo typically address Jessica?
6. 'If I catch him once upon the hip / I will feed fat the ancient grudge I bear him.' How does Shylock's aside in Act One, Scene Three, characterize him?
7. 'All debts are cleared between you and I if I might but see you at my death. Notwithstanding, use your pleasure. If your love do not persuade you to come, let not my letter.' What does Antonio's letter tell us about his relationship to Bassanio?
8. Which one of the following most accurately describes Bassanio?
9. Antonio is a respected, successful merchant. Which of the following behaviors is at odds with his gentle — and genteel — demeanor?
10. Which of the following is true of Nerissa?