» x , At which of the following places Antonio ACT III, SCENE 1 What information did Salarino give about a report at Rialto? {@) Antonio's ship had been wrecked. {b) Antonio had been taken as a prisoner. {) Antonio had drowned in the sea. (@) None of the above. ’s ship was said to be wrecked? (a) Goodwin Sands (b) High seas () Genoa (4) None of these . Whom does Salanio refer to as a big liar? (a) Lady Rumour (b) Knapped ginger (c) Honest woman (4) Highway of prolixity . Why did the lady Rumour weep? (a) She wept for the death of her third husband. (b) She wept for the loss of Antonio's ship. (c)_ She was sorry for Antonio’s fate. (@) She did not have a good company. . What was the news among the merchants, according to Shylock? (a) Shylock has made a strange bond with Antonio (b) Shylock’s ship has been wrecked (c) Shylock’s daughter has eloped (4) None of the above . Salarino compared the difference between Shylock and his daughter as between? (a) Black and white / j (b) Ordinary red wine and expensive Rhenish (c) Both (a) and (b) (d)_ None of the above i ing was not used by Shylock to refer to Antonio? Which of the following pape a he (d) Bankrupt c)10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. . How will Shylock use Antonio’s fles' h, if he got it as a part of his bona? (a) Sell it to a butcher and get moncy (b) Use it as a bait to catch fish (c) Feed the vultures (d) Give it to Launcelot what use Antonio’s flesh would be put if not useg for . According to Shylock, to feeding others? (a) To show fairness of Venetian justice (b) To hurt Antonio for insulting him (c) To satisfy his thirst for revenge (d) To take revenge on Lorenzo What is meant by the term ‘prodigal’ as r (b) One w (d) A cheat. ceferred to by Shylock? (a) A poor man. sho cannot give the loan back. (c) A spendthrift. What is Rialto? (a) The stock exchange. (b) A place where the businessmen gather. (c) Antonio’s house. (d) The dockyard where Antonio’s ship will return with the rich cargo. How did Antonio cause loss to Shylock? (a) By lending money without taking interest. (b) By hating jews. (c) By using unfair trade practices. (a) None of the above. Why is Antonio, the bankrupt, likely to be so? (a) Because he lends money interest free. (b) Because his cargo ship is wrecked. (c) Because he hates the Jews. (d) Because he overspends his money. What is meant by ‘so smug’? (a) So self-satisfied. (b) So proud. (c) So much ofa spendthrift. _ (d) So much of a waster. Which of the following Shylock does NOT attribute to Antonio? (a) Interfered in business deals (b)_ Prevented a profit of half a millionj¢ the purpose of Shylock’s remarks comparing the Christians and the is wher jn the play? “efend Shylock’s resolution to take a pound of Antonio's flesh, (0) He reveal the difference between Christians and Jews, wo to show the insult meted out to the Jews by the Christians, Allof the above. ( (@ cian refers to whom as another man from the same race as Shylock? al fa) vessica (b) Tubal Lorenzo (d) None of the above © . a ghylock feels alternately grieved and jubilant on hearing which of the following? + ia) His daughter's thievery and his bond with Antonio, 5 ‘The forefeiture of his bond and Antonio’s shipwreck. {¢) His daughter's elopment and Antonio’s shipwreck. {@) None of the above. salarino compared the character of flown bird with that of Shylock. The flown bird is a reference to: (a) Jessica (b) Portia () Nerissa (a) Antonio Who among the following is a friend of Shylock? Why did he go to Genoa? (a) Chus; he went to Genoa to meet Lorenzo to get Jessica’s whereabouts. (b) Gratiano; he went to Genoa to meet Antonio. () Tubal; he went to Genoa to search for Jessica, Shylock’s daughter. (d) Lorenzo; he eloped with Jessica to Genoa. |. What did Shylock wish for his daughter? (a) That she never returns. (b) That she were not born. (c) That she were dead wearing the jewels. (@) That she were married to a Jew. ACT III, SCENE 2 Why did Portia ask Bassanio to wait for a day or two before making the choice of caskets? (a) If he would wait, he would make a better choice. (b) If he would make a wrong choice, he would lose Portia. () If he would not wait, his choice might be wrong. (4) None of the above. . Why can’t Portia tell Bassanio which casket to choose? ‘o reveal it. (a) ‘She is bound by an oath no" t casket, she will commit a sin. (b) If she tells Bassanio the correc(c) She is keeping it,a secret. (@) She wants to test Bassanio’s love for her. 3. If Bassanio were to choose a wrong casket, what would he do? (ey) Ha ell go bake (b) He would lose Portia. (c) He would try again. (d)_ None of the above. 4. What is meant by “They have overlooked me”? (a) They have ignored me. (b) They have cast a spell upon me. (c) They have put some magic on me. (a) They have cheated me. 5. Which quality of Portia is reflected when she detains Bassanio a little longer while making his choice? (a) Her feminine pride (c) Her maidenly modesty 6. Which of the following reasons Portia gave for talking too much? (a) To prolong the time and delay Bassanio’s choice of casket (b) To make her view point clear to Bassanio (c) To give Bassanio a hint in making his choice (d) All of the above 7. Whom did Bassanio call, ‘O, happy torture, my torementor.. (a) Shylock (b) Antonio () Portia (@) Tubal 8. What is meant by the ‘swan-like end’? (a) Before the swan dies, it sings its last song. (b) If Bassanio were to fail, he would sing a song. () If Bassanio choses the wrong casket, his end will be marked by fading music like that of a dying swan. (a) None of the above. 9. Why does Portia get the music played when Bassanio was to make his choice of casket? (a) To lessen Bassanio’s tension. (b) To guide Bassanio to choose the correct casket. (c) To provide entertainment. (@) None of the above. Besides the swan song, what role does music play? (a) It calls the bridegroom to marriage. (b) It welcomes the new crowned monarch. (c) It mourns the death of the monarch. (d) Both (a) and (b) above. (b) Her romantic nature (d) Her intellectual ability 10.11. Who was Alcides? (a) Young Hercules (b) Trojan King (c)_ Hesione’s lover. (d) Alcacus 42. What did Alcides do? (a) He rescued howling Troy. (b) He rescued Dardanian wives. (c) He rescued a young woman who was to be offered to the sea-monster. (d) None of the above. 13. What is meant by ‘howling Troy’? (a) Burning Troy (c) Troy offering prayers loudly 14, Who were the Dardanian wives? (a) The wives of Dardanus () The Trojan women (b) Wailing Troy (a) Troy resisting the sacrifice (b) The wives of Hercules (d) None of the above According to Bassanio, how can vice assume the external show of virtue? (a) By proving the wrong as right. (b) By having a false appearance (c) By adding false images to vices. (d) By acting like great warriors. 16. What is meant by ‘have livers white as milk’? (a) Brave men have livers as white as milk. (b) Cowards have livers as white as milk. (c) Intelligent men have livers as white as milk. (d) Pious men have livers as white as milk. 17. What do Hercules and Mars stand for in this scene? (a) Weakness, cowardice and manliness. (b) Fake appearance, beauty and pretence. (c) Strength, manliness and bravery. (d) Outer personality, pretence and vices. 18. What is referred to as ‘crisped snaky golden locks’? (a) The golden tresses of Portia. (b) The false hair that men wear. (c) The false hair that women wear. (d) The golden coloured locks on the caskets. 19. What is meant by - The skull that bred them in the sepulcher’? a) The false hair worn by a woman originally belonged to a dead woman lyin in the grave. (b) The golden locks of a woman will become dust in the grave. 15.20. 21. 22. 23. an women is: fake. in would also turn grey with age. he has won the lottery of caskets? hat he has won- returning his kiss. nfirm that he has won. ‘m that he has won. (c). The beauty of Elizabetha (a) The false hair worn by wome' How does Bassanio confirm that (a) He asks the public to confirm t (b) He asks Portia to confirm it by (c) He asks Portia to pinch him to co (a) He asks his friend Gratiano to confin Bassanio chose lead casket because ————— (a) it was more in weight than gold and silver caskets. (b) its simple looks attracted him more than the protestations of gold and sitye, (c) it looked more compact than gold and silver caskets. (d) its colour resembled the dress worn by Portia. What did Bassanio say when he saw the portrait o (a) It stands nowhere to Portia’s real self. (b) It looks exactly like Portia. (c)_ It is more beautiful than Portia. (a) It looks more like her mother. Who is referred to as ‘infidel’ by Gratiano? (a) Portia (b) Jessica (c) Nerissa (d) Salerio f Portia? ACT III, SCENE 3 . What does Shylock ask the jailer to do? (a) To request him not to have mercy on Antonio. (b) To guard Antonio closely and see that-he does not escape. (c) To allow him to have his bond. (4) Both (a) and (b). . Who is described by Shylock as a fool and why? (a) Bassanio, as he spends his money foolishly. (b) Antonio, as he lends money without interest. (c) Lorenzo, as he wants to take his money by marrying his daug! (d) Gratiano, as he blindly follows his master. : shter. . What does Shylock mean when he says, ‘beware my fangs’? te Beware of my revenge and | will have my bond. (b) Beware of my knife, you will bleed to death ® eos of my bond, it will ruin you. ; eware of my nature, I will not let you live peacefully.10. What does Shylock say blaming the jailer for b (a) He is too naive to yield to Antonio's reque (b) He is being unjust in yielding to Antonio’ (¢) He is not aware of the laws, (a) He accuses him of favouritism in yielding to Antonio's request. Which trait of Shyloc (a) Hi ing, Antonio out of prison? request. Personality is revealed in this scene? passion for inflicting pain on others (b) His determination to avenge the wrongs done to him and to have his bond. {c)_ His conviction to do whatever he wants to do. (a) His love for earning money by all means. According to Antonio, why does Shylock seek his life? (a) Because he hates Antonio for personal reasons, (b) Because that will make his community happy. (c) Because Antonio helps Shylock’s debtors to move out of his clutches. (a) Because Shylock wants to take revenge from all Christians. Who are the strangers referred to in this scene? (a) The traders and businessmen from other countries doing business in Venice. (b) The traders and businessmen of Venice cheated by Shylock. (c) ‘The traders and businessmen saved by Antonio from Shylock’s clutches. (@)_ The traders and businessmen who want to save Antonio from Shylock’s bond. What final wish does Antonio express before he would die? (a) To pay all the debt he owes to Shylock. (b) To meet Bassanio’s beloved Portia. (c) To fulfill Shylock’s desire to have his bond. (d) To see his friend Bassanio. Which trait of Antonio’s personality is revealed in this scene? (a) Antonio’s love for Bassanio. (b) Antonios passive attitude towards life. (c)_ Antonio’s melancholic attitude. (4) Antonio's sympathetic attitude towards Shylock. Why did not Shylock accept any amount of money in lieu of the bond? (a) Because he had a large amount of money. (b) Because he had no love for money. (c)_ Because he wanted to take revenge for the elopment of his daughter. (4) Because he wanted to inflict pain on Antonio. ACT III, SCENE 4 - Who is referred to as a true gentleman in this scene? (a) Bassanio (b) Prince of Morrocco (©) Antonio (@) Gratiano — ee '10. . Who is Lorenzo referring to as - Why is the gentleman in need of relief? 2 ck’s insistence on having a poung 0 (a) Forfeiture of the bond and Shylo Antonio's flesh. (b) His melancholic nature. () All his fortunes are tied up at sea. (a) His ships have been wrecked. dover of my lord your husband’? (b) Lorenzo (a) Bassanio (d) Antonio (c) Gratiano Which ‘work’ is referred to in the scene? (a) The act of choosing the correct casket by Bassanio. (b) The act of sending Bassanio to help Antonio. () The act of persuading Shylock to give up his bond. (d) The act of marrying Bassanio. Which of the following characteristics of Portia is NOT reflected in this scene? (b) Her philanthropic nature (a) Her generosity (a) Her romantic nature (c) Her love for Bassanio Which quality of Portia is compared to Antonio’s in this scene? (a) Love for Bassanio (b) Selfiess generosity (c) Wit (4) Both (a) and (b) What shall Portia ‘not repent now’? (a) To help Bassanio’s friend Antonio with all her wealth. (b) To marry Bassanio. (c). To allow Nerissa to marry Gratiano. (d) To declare everything she has as Bassanio’s. . Which of the following correctly explains the meaning of ‘an equal yoke of love? (a) Equal right over Shylock’s property. (b) The same bond of love shared by Bassanio and Antonio. (c) Same interest for Antonio’s life. (d) Equal concern for Portia and her well-being. . What made Portia conclude that ‘Antonio must be like Bassanio”? (a) Both are extravagant and spendthrifts. (b) Both are philanthropists. (c) Both lend money without taking interest. (@) Both have similarity of features, thoughts and behaviour. Portia describes whom as ‘honest-true’? (a) Lorenzo (b) Jessica (©) Balthazar (d) Bassanioroo 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. What is meant by ‘the husbandry and manage of my house’? ontrol and management of cattle in my house. control and management of my husband. (c) The control and management of my house. (@) The control and manageme 3 ‘nt of my husband’s work. . What responsibilities does Portia give to Lorenzo? (a) The responsibility of keeping Jessica protected from her fat! (b) The responsibility of managing her household till she is away. (c)_ The responsibility of keeping an eye on the movements of her husband. (4) The responsibility of finding a lawyer for Antonio’s trial. What would Portia do till her husband’s return? (a) She would pray for the safety of her husband and his friend Antonio. (b) She would study law to help Antonio. (c)_ She would manage her household. Shylock. (@) She would pass her days in religious exercises and holy meditation. What was Portia’s intention in leaving her home? (a) To go to Venice to save Antonio by disguising herself as a lawyer. (b) To collect as much money as possible and pay it to Shylock and save Antonio. io) fa persuade Shylock through Jessica to have his penalty in cash instead of ind. (@) To help Bassanio in disguising himself as a lawyer and helping Antonio. Which of the following traits of Portia are highlighted in this scene? (a) Her intelligence and wit. (b) Her intelligent planning and good management. (c) Her philanthropist attitude. (d) Her being an intelligent and caring wife. Why would the husbands of Portia and Nerissa not recognise them? (a) They will be wearing viels to hide their faces. (b) They will be dressed as men, one as a Doctor of Law and the other as his clerk. (c). They will be sitting on the last bench in the court. (d) They will be disguising themselves as comic actors. How was Portia’s disgusing herself different from someone else's disguise earlier in the play? fa) Portia feels delighted in disguising herself as a boy whereas Jessica felt embarrassed in doing so. Portia feels shy on disguising herself as a boy whereas Jessica seemed to be carefree. (b) (c) Portia is comfortable in disguising herself as a boy whereas Nerissa felt uncomfortable in a man’s attire. Portia feels confident on disguising herself as a man whereas Jessica seemed to be low on self-confidence. (d)18. Which of the following Portia will NOT do after reaching, her destination? (a) She will wear a dagger and talk of brawls and fights. (b) She will tell fanciful stories of men who loved her. (c) She will speak in the husky voice of a youth and walk with long manly strides} (d) She will tell thousand lies about her wealth and status. 19. How does Portia expect men to react to her quaint lies? (a) She expects them to believe that she has left school an year ago. (b) She expects them to believe that she has all the qualities of a young boastful fellow. (c) She expects them to believe that she is one of best available young lawyers, (d) She expects them to believe that she is capable of defeating anybody with| her arguments. 20. Which trait of Portia’s character similar to Antonio’s is highlighted in this scene? (a) Her boastful nature (b) Her immaturity (c) Her selfless generosity (d) Her argumentative skills. ACT III, SCENE 5 1. What is Launcelot discussing and with whom? (a) Launcelot is discussing Jessica’s future plans of marrying Lorenzo. (b) Launcelot is discussing with Jessica the question of her salvation. (c) Launcelot is discussing with Jessica the question of her elopement. (d) Launcelot is discussing with Jessica the intentions of her father, Shylock. 2. According to Launcelot, who is to be blamed for Jessica’s conversion? (a) Lorenzo (b) Antonio (c) Portia (d) Bassanio 3. How would Jessica’s conversion to Christianity affect the price of hogs? (a) Her conversion would reduce the price of hogs. (b) Her conversion would not affect the price of hogs. (c) Her conversion would raise the price of hogs. (d) None of the above. 4. How does Jessica hope to escape damnation? (a) By giving up her father’s property. (b) By eloping with Lorenzo. (c) By being converted to Christianity by her husband. (a) By changing her name from Jessica to Portia. 5. Which conflict is referred to in the scene? (a) Conflict between right and wrong. (b) Conflict between Christians and Jews. (c) Conflict between justice and injustice. (@) Conflict between rich and poor.ACT IV, SCENE 1 . How does the Duke define Shylock in the Trial s ne? (a) A miserly adversary {b) An inhuman wretch () A devil (a) A friend . Which of the following words best describe the Duke's attitude towards Shylock? (a) Hatred (b) Sympathy () Annoyance (a) Empathy + Then all of a sudden you will show mercy and repentance.’ Who says these words and to whom? (a) Duke to Shylock (b) Shylock to Duke (¢) Portia to Shylock (4) Antonio to Shylock According to the Duke, what is meant by ‘a moiety of the principal’? (a) A portion of the original sum borrowed, (b) At least one-third of the original sum borrowed. ()_ At least one-fifth of the original sum borrowed. (a) Half of the original sum borrowed. . Who, according to the Duke, has been ‘so huddled on his back’? (a) Antonio (b) Shylock (c) Bassanio (@) Portia - According to the Duke, who among the following will have pity for Antonio's condition? (a) Venetians (b) Turks and Tartars (c) Romans (@)_ None of these - ‘And by our holy Sabbath have I sworn’, What is meant by ‘holy Sabbath’ and who swears by it? (a) Seventh day of Jewish week, meant for worship and rest; Shylock (b) Holy Book; Antonio (c) Holy Lord; Bassanio (4) Holy Grail; Shylock - ‘Let them be free, marry them to your heirs.’ Who are ‘them’ referred to in the given line? (a) The animals purchased by Jews (b) The progeny of Christians (c) The slaves purchased by Christians (4) The progeny of Jews. - According to Shylock, how do the Christians treat their slaves? (a) They do not give them rich food (b) They make them do servile tasks14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. ~ i who has no sense Which of the following is not a trait of a many > ENB OF yg according to Lorenzo? pe " (a) Harmony (bj emreaciery. ‘ (d) Dishonesty (c)_ Intrigue Whenever Jessica listens to sweet music, what effect does it have on her (a) She goes into a trance (b) She becomes ecstatic () She becomes sad (a) She becomes cheerful What was personified by Erebus? (a) Morning (b) Dawn (c) Twilight (d) Darkness What is referred to by the word ‘orb’? (a) Universe (b) Heavenly Body (c) Atmosphere (d) Sea According to Portia, music sounds much better to listen to when itis___ (a) heard by night (b) heard by day (c) heard by dawn (a) heard by evening According to Nerissa, what gives music its melodious quality? (a) Love (b) Instruments () Silence (d) Stars According to Portia, when will nightingale's singing appear no better than the wren’s singing? (a) By daylight (b) In the afternoon (c) In the rainy season (d)_In winters ‘He knows me by my harsh voice’. Who knows whom with references to tht given line? (a) Bassanio knows Antonio (b) Jessica knows Shylock (c) Lorenzo knows Portia (d) Portia knows Bassanio ‘Now truly Gratiano, you have given your wife a just cause for grief.’ Who S* these words? (a) Nerissa (b) Portia (c) Bassanio (d) Lorenzo Who says, ‘I am the unhappy subject of these quarrels’? (a) Shylock (b)_ launcelot (c) Portia (a) Antonio ‘once did lend my body for his wealth’, Who lent his body and for whom? (a) Launcelot for Shylock (b) Antonio for Bassanio io for Antonio (d) Salario for Antonio25. 26. 28. 29. 30. How did Gratiano describe the ring given to him by Nerissa? (a) An insignificant ring of small value (b) A beautiful ring sacred to him (©) Acirele without any colour (@) A highly priced ring What proof did Portia give to show that she was the lawyer and Ne: clerk at the court? (a) Her diamond ring () A legal deed from Shylock (b) A letter from Bellario in Padua (d) A letter from the Duke + How did Portia give a diving’ to Antonio? (2) By giving him a part of Shylock’s property. (b) By providing him a big loan to renew his business. ()_ By giving him a letter saying that his ships are safe. (@)_ By giving him a half of her property. What was the ‘special deed of gift’? (a) A legal deed from Shylock promising all his property to Jessica and Lorenzo (b) A legal deed from Portia promising a huge sum of money to Jessica and Lorenzo (c) A diamond ring for Portia (4) A hung mansion for Jessica and Lorenzo What is meant by ‘manna? (@) Food of significant nutritional value. (b) Resources for a living. (c) Heavenly food. (d)_ Food enjoyed by the royalty. What was the ‘manna’ which Lorenzo was talking about? (a) Legal deed from Shylock bequeathing one-half of his property to Lorenzo and Jessica. (b) The forfeiture of Shylock’s bond. (c) His upcoming marriage with Jessica. (4) A special gift from Bassanio to Lorenzo.