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MERCHANT OF VENICE ACT III

1. As Act III opens, who are discussing the fate of Antonio's ships?
a. Salerio and Salanio b. Bassanio and Antonio c. Shylock and Antonio d. Gratiano and Bassanio

2. _____is being referred to as 'a very dangerous flat and fatal'.

a. Sandland b. Goodwins c. Cape of Good Hope d. Palk Strait

3. Where has Antonio's ship sunk?

a. England b. France c. Goodwins d. Venice

4. The Goodwins mentioned in Act III Scene 1 is a

a. spot of many shipwrecks. b. melting pot of different cultures.
c. meeting place of shipwrecked sailors. d. port for ships carrying expensive cargo.

5. What is the Rialto?

a. The meeting place for Jews b. The meeting place for Christians
c. The Venetian Stock Exchange d. None of these

6. Who shows the ancient Roman spirit of honour more clearly than any living man in the whole Italy?
a. Bassanio b. Lorenzo c. Antonio d. Gratiano

7. In Act 3 of "The Merchant of Venice", what does Salerio mean by the difference in Shylock and Jessica's flesh
and blood?
a. Shylock was cruel while Jessica was kind.
b. Shylock hated Christians while Jessica liked them.
c. Shylock looked after Jessica while Jessica betrayed him
d. Shylock and Jessica liked different colours and wines.

8. When Shylock speaks of Jessica's elopement he exclaims, 'My own flesh and blood to rebel !' feeling do his words
convey? a. Pride b. envy c. betrayal d. remorse

9. What is the purpose of Salerio using the comparisons between 'black jet and white ivory' and 'red wine and white
wine'?
a. To show that he knows Jessica had eloped with Lorenzo.
b. To show that he hates Shylock very much.
c. To show that he likes items of those colours.
d. To show that Jessica and Shylock are two very different people.

10. Shylock compared Christians with Jews in Act 3 of "The Merchant of Venice". Which of the following
comparisons does he NOT make
a. Both Jews and Christians bleed when cut.
b. Both Jews and Christians die if poisoned.
c. Both Jews and Christians treat each other with humility.
d. Both Jews and Christians seek revenge when wronged.

11. The line 'Hath not a Jew eyes?' means that

a. Jews have equally powerful eyes as Christians. b. Jews are able to observe everything in detail.
c. Jews and Christians are equal. d. Christians don't think that Jews are sharp.
12. How much money had Jessica spent in Genoa in one night?
a. Fourscore ducats b. One score ducats c. Two score ducats d. None of the above

13. What was the name of Shylock's late wife?

a. Leah b. Diana c. Fortuna d. Mary

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14. What news of Jessica does Tubal bring to Shylock?
a. She had exchanged Shylock's ring for a donkey.
b. She was spending Shylock's money extravagantly.
c. She had given away Shylock's diamond worth two thousand ducats in Frankfurt.
d. She had died and had been buried with jewels in her ears.

15. Tubal returns from Genoa with news both good and bad for Shylock. Which of the following did he NOT say to
Shylock?
a. That in Genoa, he had heard news of Antonio's misfortunes
b. That he had met Jessica, Shylock's daughter in Genoa
c.That Jessica spent four score ducats in one night in Genoa
d. That he had been shown Shylock's ring that Jessica had traded in Genoa for a monkey.

16. Which of the following news was not given by Tubal?

a. He heard the news of Antonio's ship wreck. b. He heard about Jessica spending eighty ducats in one night.
c. He found his daughter Jessica in Genoa. d. Jessica exchanged Leah's ring for a monkey.

17. Shylock says, The curse never fell upon our nation till now'. Which attribute of Shylock is highlighted here?
a. Arrogance b. Vengefulness c. Devout d. Selfishness

18. What cheers up Shylock after hearing of his daughter's theft?

a. News of Jessica's marriage b. Bassanio's financial ruin c. Tubal tells a joke d. Antonio's financial ruin

19. According to Tubal, what did Antonio's creditors swear about him?
a. Antonio cannot escape the fury of Shylock. b. Antonio cannot choose but break.
c. Antonio cannot supply the present wants of his friend. d. Antonio is resigned to his fate and is certainly undone.

20. Shylock: Go, Tubal, and meet me at our synagogue. What is the meaning of the word 'synagogue'?
a. Jewish place of worship b. Church c. Court of Law d. Rialto

21. Why does Portia ask Bassanio to wait before choosing the caskets?
a. She wants to spend some time in his company.b. So that she can teach him how to choose the right casket.
c. It is a condition put to all suitors. d. She wanted to play music.

22. _________'was the very sum of Bassanio's confession to Portia.

a. Covet and like b. Confide and trust c. Confess and love d. Contest and win

23. The 'torture device' Bassanio and Portia joke about when discussing their relationship.
a. The rack b. The guillotine c. The gallows d. The electric chair

24. What does Bassanio mean when he says".... I live upon the rack."
a. Bassanio's present state of suspense is a joy and torture for him.
b. Bassanio's present state of suspense is a joy and torture for both Bassanio and Portia.
c Bassanio is worried about the bond hence wanted to make the selection immediately.
d. Bassanio's present state of suspense is a torture for him.

25. Portia will weep bitterly if Bassanio fails the lottery of caskets; then her tears
a. will flow as the river where Bassanio will make his swan-like end.
b. will affect Bassanio and compel him to make a swan-like end.
c. will make the Dardanian wives cry along with her.
d. will make Nerissa, Gratiano and the others in the room cry and they will look like the tear stained Dardanian wives.
26. What kind of music will be heard if Bassanio would successfully make the right choice of caskets?
a. That which awakens a bride on the day of her wedding.
b. That which arouses the swan to sing.
c. That which is heard when the planets are in motion.
d. That which awakens the dreaming bridegroom on the morning of his wedding day.

27. Alcides is a. A Trojan King b. A Dardanian soldier c. Alcaeus d. Hercules

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28. 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. He rescued Portia from getting married to a drunkard.

29. What differentiates Bassanio from Alcides in Portia's comparison of the two?
a. Bassanio has a more handsome presence than Alcides.
b. Bassanio saves Portia when she is being offered for sacrifice.
c. Bassanio acts out of love whereas Alcides acted out of desire for a reward.
d. Bassanio has more love for Portia than Alcides had for Hesione.

30. Why does Bassanio reject the silver casket?

a. As silver is common and used as coins which travel from one hand to the other.
b. As he dislikes it. c. outer appearances are deceptive. d.. Portia is more worthy.

31. Who/what is Bassanio referring to in the following lines- "thou pale and common drudge/'tween man and man"?
a. the silver casket b. the gold casket c. the lead casket d. Portia

32. Bassanio rejected the golden casket because...

a. He knew that Midas had found gold hard to digest. b. He knew that outward appearances are often deceptive.
c. He found gold too shiny for his taste. d. He had been told which casket contained Portia's portrait.

33. Bassanio rejected the golden casket because

a. he knew that Midas had found gold hard to digest. b. he knew that outward appearances are not deceptive.
c. he found gold too shiny for his taste. c. he had been told which casket contained Portia's portrait.

34. According to Bassanio, cowards have livers as white as milk. What did the Elizabethans regard the liver as?
a. The seat of courage b. The stairs of sand c. A sign like a beard to show courage d. Mark of virtue

35. In the play 'The Merchant of Venice', what do Hercules and Mars stand for?
a. Strength and bravery. b. Long beards. c. Victory in wars. d. Loyalty.

36. What rare quality of Bassanio's helps him choose the right casket?
a. His honesty and integrity b. His desperate need for money
c. His dislike of gold and silver d. His ability to look beyond outward appearances

37. In Act 3 of "The Merchant of Venice", why does Bassanio say that, "That thinks he hath done well in people's
eyes, Hearing applause and universal shout?"
a. Bassanio feels that Portia and others are cheering for him.
b. Bassanio feels that he has participated in a competition and has done extremely well.
c. Bassanio is dreaming that he has won the competition.
d. Bassanio could not win the competition and people are him.

38. Identify the figure of speech used in the phrase 'green-eyed jealousy
a. Metaphor b. Personification c. Allusion d. Simile

39. Which of the following was NOT one of the three wishes of Portia?
a. To be sixty times better than herself b. To be thousands of times more beautiful
c. To be ten thousand times wealthier d. To be hundred thousand times powerful
40. Who brings the letter from Antonio to Bassanio? a. Salarino b. Gratiano c. Salanio d. Salerio

41. Bassanio compares Antonio's letter to:

a. A bond b. The body of Antonio c. A gaping wound d. A piece of paper

42. How does Portia conclude that there is some bad news in the letter?
a. On hearing about it from Salarino. b. On hearing from Salanio.
c. On learning about it from Bassanio. d. On seeing Bassanio's pale face and agitated behaviour.

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43. Where does Portia tell everyone that she is going?
a. to Padua b. to a monastery c. to her room d. to Venice

44. Why does Antonio think that Shylock seeks his life?
a. He wants to take revenge for the way he has been treated
b. Antonio has delivered others from Shylock's forfeitures
c. Antonio brings down the rate of usance in Venice
d. Antonio helped Jessica run away

45. What has been asked of the jailor by Shylock?

a. to take Antonio back to the prison b. to guard Antonio closely
c. not to speak about his bond d. not to make boot-less prayers

46. What responsibility does Portia give to Lorenzo and Jessica before she leaves with Nerissa?
a. To go to Padua to meet up with Doctor Bellario
b. To keep her chamber neat and tidy.
c. To manage her estate and staff in her absence.
d. Not to inform Bassanio about her absence after Bassanio's departure to Venice.

47. I shall look the finer fellow of the two. Who are referred to two?
a. Nerissa and Jessica b. Jessica and Portia c. Antonio and Bassanio d. Portia and Nerissa

48. Portia dealt with certain lawyer from Padua. The case was about:
a. Bassanio's disloyalty b. transferring property c. Antonio's bond d. Shylock's business dealings

49. Whom did Portia appoint to deliver the letter to Padua?

a. Bassanio b. Launcelot c. Balthazar d. Lorenzo

50. yes, truly; for look you, the sins of the father are to be laid upon the children" Who says these words and to
whom? a. Launcelot to Jessica b. Portia to Nerissa c. Bassanio to Portia d. Lorenzo to Jessica

51. According to Launcelot what will NOT raise the price of pork?
a. Jessica marrying Lorenzo b. Jessica marrying a Christian
c. The Christians fasting for Lent d. If everyone grows to be pork eaters

52. Which of the following words would you use to describe Lorenzo's feelings after seeing Launcelot and Jessica
together? a. Jovial b. Rude c. Jealous d. Rejuvenated

53. Which of the following does not justify the idea of Portia being an ideal wife?
a. She actively participates in saving Antonio b. She is adamant on adhering to her father's will
c. She cares for Bassanio's reputation d. She constantly shows her affection for Bassanio

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MOV ACT IV
54. As Act 4 opens, the Duke speaks to Antonio. How does the Duke feel about Antonio's predicament?
a. He doesn't seem to care at all. b. He is angry with Antonio.
c. He hopes Antonio has to pay the forfeiture of the bond. d. He feels pity for him.

55. How does the Duke describe Shylock to Antonio when he shows sympathy for his condition?
a. A stony adversary b. A cutthroat dog c. A Daniel d. A tyrant

56. Which of the following does the Duke NOT expect of Shylock?
a. He expects Shylock to carry on with his show of cruelty until the last moment
b. He expects Shylock to exact the penalty
c. He expects Shylock to show remorse
d. He expects Shylock to allow Antonio to keep a part of the original sum he borrowed

57. In opening of Act IV, Antonio thought that Shylock will definitely collect his pound of flesh. How does he
respond to it? a. With anger. b. With horror. c. With quietness of spirit. d. With disbelief.

58. In court, how does Antonio react to Shylock's insistence on collecting his pound of flesh?
a. He weeps openly b. He vows that he will meet Shylock's hatred with patience
c. He makes an impassioned plea to the court d. He curses Shylock's vengefulness intervene on his behalf.

59. “And pluck commiseration of his state….”. Whose state is spoken about in the given line?
a. Shylock’s b. Antonio’s c. Turks’ and Tartars’ d. Bassanio’s

60. "My deeds upon my head! I crave the law, the penalty and forfeit of my bond. "Who says these words and to
whom? a. Portia to Antonio c. Bassanio to Portia b. Shylock to Portia d. Antonio to Shylock

61. According to the Duke, who will feel pity and sympathy for Antonio's plight?
a. Every citizen of Venice b. Every just person c. Every kind hearted man d. Turks and Tartars

62. Which of the following words best describes Antonio's attitude during the trial?
a. jealous b. generous c. angry d resigned

63. Antonio says that trying to reason with Shylock was like
a. Standing on the beach and ordering the wash away sands
b. Reasoning with an ewe which was crying out in distress at the loss of her lamb,.
c. Trying to soften a rock.
d. Commanding the pine trees on the mountainside to remain quiet and motionless battered by strong winds.

64. Shylock uses the word "viands" to argue that perhaps the Christians should treat their slaves fairly. What does
"viands" mean? a. Marriage b. Food c. Beds d. Burdens

65. Shylock says he is fighting a losing suit because he

1. can bait fish with the pound of Antonio's flesh. 2. is extremely rich and can afford to lose money on Antonio.
3. wants take revenge on Antonio. 4. has a deep-rooted hatred for Antonio.
a. 1 and 3 b. 2 and 4 c. 2 and 3 d. 3 and 4

66. The Duke sent a message to the learned lawyer…asking him to come and decide on the matter
a. Portia b. Doctor Bellario c. Nerissa d. Gratiano

67. The letter from Dr. Bellario that Portia reads discloses that _____ .
a. Three of Antonio’s ships have returned b. Jessica has inherited Shylock’s money
c. Portia was the doctor and Nerissa, her clerk d. Antonio has won the suit against Shylock.

68. What is the first observation made by Portia regarding the nature of the controversy between Antonio and
Shylock?
a. The Jew must be merciful. b. The suit is of a strange nature.
c. Antonio stands within Shylock's danger. d. Shylock is entitled to exact the penalty.
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69. 'Yes...here I tender it for him in the court' - Who says these words and to whom?
a. Bassanio to Portia b. Bassanio to Shylock c. Portia to Antonio d. Antonio to Bassanio

70. Portia looked at the bond and urges Shylock to accept...

a. Twice the original sum b. Thrice the original sum
c. Four times the original sum d. Six times the original sum

71. In act 4, Antonio calls himself a _______ of the flock.

a. Dead ram b. Tainted wether c. Troubled weather d. Tarnished sheep

72. I am like a diseased ram of the flock, fit only for slaughter." Who is the speaker?
a. Old Gobbo b. Antonio c. Shylock d. Bassanio

73. How has 'Fortune' been kind to Antonio?

a. She has let him outlive his wealth b. She has wrinkled his brow
c. She has made him develop hollow eyes d. She has made sure his misery has reduced

74. What does Antonio say to Bassanio as Shylock stays adamant on receiving a 'Pound of flesh?
a. To give Shylock the money after he is gone c. To take over his merchant fleet
b. To give him a Christian burial d. To not grieve for him

75. What did Portia compare mercy to?

a. Sunlight b. Rain c. Shadow d. shower

76. According to Portia, d.r. Balthazar) if fear is a king's temporal power, what is his eternal power?
a. Understanding b. Punishment c. Mercy d. Love

77. What is NOT a quality of mercy as narrated by Portia?

a. It is not forced b. It is a divine quality c. It suits a monarch better than his crown d. It is thrice blessed

78. According to Portia, a king's sceptre

a. is enthroned in his heart. b. moderates the justice he serves.
c. symbolizes his earthly power. d. is better than his crown.

79. What is Shylock referring to when he calls Portia a "Daniel"?

a. The New Testament. b. The Old Testament. c. A Christian judge. d. His lost son.

80. What is Shylock not ready to do for Venice?

a. He will not lay perjury upon his soul. b. He will not spare the life of Antonio.
c. He will not suffer loss upon loss because of Antonio. d. He will not be bound to the Duke of Venice.

81. Which phrase does Gratiano copy form shylock?

a. A Daniel b. I pray thee c. O upright judge d. Most esteemed

82. What phrase does Shylock use that mocks Gratiano?

a. 'good youth' b. 'good boy' c. 'Little youth' 'd. 'Little boy'

83. Why did Shylock say, "A Daniel come to judgment? Yea a Daniel!"?
a. As Portia said that the intent and purpose of the law support the forfeiture.
b. As Portia said that Antonio should prepare his bosom for Shylock's knife.
c. As Portia said that a decree once established cannot be altered.
d. As Portia said that the court of Venice should give a verdict against Antonio.

84. How much money does Bassanio offer Shylock for Antonio's release from the bond?
a. 3000 ducats b. 6000 ducats c. 18000 ducats d. 36000 ducats

85. Portia looked at the bond and urged Shylock to accept :

a. two times the loan amount. b. four times the loan amount.

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c. three times the loan amount. d. six times the loan amount.

86. Why does Portia say "Your wife would give you little thanks for that" to Bassanio?
a. Bassanio was ready to give up his wife for Antonio.
b. Bassanio agreed to pay twenty times more than the principal amount.
c. Bassanio lied in the court of law.
d. Bassanio spoke ill of his wife to prove his point.

87. What is the theory of Pythagoras that Gratiano agrees with when he sees Shylock?
a. Transmutation of souls b. Transmigration of souls
c. Transversal of nature d. Transmutation of species

88. Why does Gratiano wish his wife were dead ?

a. This sacrifice might help in freeing Antonio from Shylock's clutches
b. She might be able to plead with God to bring change in Shylock.
c. She might be able to make Shylock ashamed of his evil intentions.
d. Her prayers in heaven will destroy Shylock .

89. Which of the following quotes suggests that Venice would suffer if Shylock was denied justice?
a. "What judgment shall I dread, doing no wrong?"
b. "tis mine and I will have it."
c. "There is no force in the decrees of Venice."
d. "let the danger light upon your charter and your city's freedom"

90. What consequence will Shylock face if in cutting a pound of flesh from Antonio's body, he sheds a single drop of
blood?
a. Shylock will never be allowed to do business Venice. b. Shylock will have to serve life imprisonment.
c. Shylock will die and all his goods will be confiscated. d. Shylock will have to pay more money to Antonio.

91. What will the state seize if Shylock spills a drop of blood while extracting the pound of flesh from Antonio's
body? a. His entire estate b. His knife c. His daughter d. His Venetian citizenship

92. Why did Shylock all of sudden insist on settling with the principal amount?
a. His motives exposed b. want to show mercy c. felt guilty d. felt Antonio's pain

93. What final surprise does Portia have for shylock?

a. Portia tells shylock that Jessica has married Lorenzo b. That Antonio's ships have all come in.
c. That Balthasar is Portia in disguise d. He is under arrest for the attempted murder of a Christian.

94. Why does Shylock say to the Duke 'take my life and all; pardon not that..'?
a. He did not want any pardon from a Christian
b. His life was hell as he was persecuted.
c. He didn't want to live as he had lost his daughter.
d. There was no point in living when he was without his home and material possessions.

95. How many ‘godfathers’ does Gratiano wish to have, to bring Shylock to the gallows?
a. Two b. Six c. Ten d. Twelve

96. What does Portia, in her disguise as Balthazar, ask of Antonio as a remembrance?
a. A ring b. Gloves c. A hat d. Some money

97. A halter gratis; nothing else, for God's sake. Who is the orator of this line
a. Gratiano b. Lorenzo c. Salanio d. Bassanio

MOV ACT V
98. How does Lorenzo describe the sky in the beginning of Act V Scene 1?
a. Floor of heaven thick inlaid with patens of bright gold b. Full of pieces of non shining metals
c. With a few stars and a moon d. No harmony no motion
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99. Thisbe and Pyramus are symbols of
a. Faithful lovers b. Deserted lovers c. Unfaithful lovers d. Heartbroken lovers

100. Name the young lovers whose lives ended tragically because of a caused by the appearance of a lion.
misunderstanding
a. Troilus and Cressida b. Dido and Aeneas c. Pyramus and Thisbe d. Medea and Aeson

101. Young lovers whose lives ended catastrophically because of a misunderstanding

a. Troilus and Cressida. b. Pyramus and Thisbe. c. Dido and Aeneas d. Medea and Aeson.

102. Which romantic pairs are spoken about, at the start of Act V Scene 1?
1. Thisbe and Pyramus 2. Aeson and Medea 3. Aneas and Dido 4. Troilus and Cressida
a. 1, 2 and 3 b. 2, 3 and 4 c. 1, 3 and 4 d. 1, 2 and 4

103. The lover who deserted Dido, the Queen of Carthage, was
a. Pyramus b. Troilus c. Aeson d. Aeneas

104. Troilus and Cressida had exchanged vows of eternal fidelity. However, Cressida later became a symbol of
a. Unfaithful love b. Ill- fated love c. Deserted love d. Careless devotion.

105. The love stories of the mythological lovers narrated by Lorenzo and Jessica symbolize __________.
a. Faithful and unfaithful lovers b. Happy and sad lovers c. Romantic lovers d. Thrifty lovers

106. What do you understand by 'cutler's poetry'?

a. A hoop of gold b. Paltry posy c. Engraved verses d. Inscriptions

107. Name the Roman poet who 'did feign that Orpheus drew trees, stones, and floods;'.
a. Homer b. Ovid c. Nestor d. Pyramus

108. Why according to Lorenzo, a man not moved by music is not trustworthy?
a. He has no romance in him therefore cannot be loved
b. His thoughts are mainly involved in treachery, evil ideas and destruction
c. Like Erebus his plans are as dark as hell
d. His friends are as dark as night

109. What does Lorenzo think of people who don't like music?
a. He has no opinion b. They deserve cruelties c. They are clever d. They amuse him

110. Portia says that music heard at night

a. sounds much doleful than by day. b. sounds good. c. sounds horrible. d sounds much sweeter than by day.

111. What does Portia believe makes the music she and Nerissa hear more beautiful?
a. The lonely setting b. Her victories c. Her intellect d. The night

112. Which of the following birds is NOT mentioned by Portia before Lorenzo identifies her?
a. The crow. b. The wren. c. The fly catcher. d. The nightingale.

113. What does Portia mean when she says, "How many things by season season'd are/To their right praise and true
perfection"?
a. True perfection is something that occurs only seasonally
b. Our appreciation of things depends on the context we encounter them in
c. We tend to only praise certain things when it is fashionable to do so
d. Most people are unable to appreciate true perfection

114. How does Lorenzo recognize Portia even before he sees her when the two young women return from Venice?
a. by the clothes she wears b. by the sound of her voice c. by her perfume d. by her touch
115. When Bassanio says that we should hold day with the Antipodes, he is
a. referring to a day in Australia and night in England.

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b. giving an elaborate compliment to Portia.
c. requesting Portia to illuminate the area with her brightness.
d. impressing Portia with his explanation of the Antipodes.

116. What is the reason behind the quarrel between Nerissa and Gratiano in the final Act of 'The Merchant of Venice'
a. Nerissa is angry with Gratiano for leaving Venice on the very day of Wedding.
b. Nerissa admits that she had accompanied Portia to Venice, disguised as a lawyer's clerk.
c. Gratiano admits that he had given the ring, which Nerissa had given to him, to the lawyer's clerk as a fee.
d. Gratiano is annoyed with Nerissa for giving away his ring to a stranger in Venice.

117. What is the reason behind Nerissa's chastisement of her husband Gratiano for giving away her ring?
a. for hurting her feelings. b. for breaking his promise c. for being so careless d. for not selling it.

118. I am the unhappy subject of these quarrels. Who does I refer to? a. Bassanio b. Antonio c. Portia d. Gratiano

119. A little later, in Act V, how does Portia prove that it was Nerissa and herself who disguised as the clerk and the
lawyer?
a. By returning the ring they gave to the doctor. b. By a letter from Balthazar.
c. She doesn't need to prove anything. d. By a letter from Bellario.

120. In Act 5 which of the following has Bassanio not sworn by? a. Moon b. Heaven c Honour d. Soul

121. What does Antonio offer as bond against any future infidelity by Bassanio to Portia? OR
How was Antonio willing to 'be bound again' for Bassanio?
a. His soul b. His estate c. His flesh d. A chest of gold

122. What was the 'manna dropped on the starved people at the end of the play?
a. Divine food from heaven dropped on wandering people
b. Divine food dropped on the jews when they were wandering
c. The rings coming back to Bassanio and Gratiano.
d. The special gift deed and the return of three argosies safely

123. My clerk hath some good comforts too for you. What do the 'good comforts' refer to and for whom?
a. It refers to better news in store for Antonio. b. It refers to the special deed of gift for Lorenzo.
c. It refers to the hoop of gold that Gratiano had given away. d. It refers to the disclosure of the disguise by Portia.

124. Nerissa gives Lorenzo the good news that he and Jessica will get all of......
a. Bassanio's inheritance b. Antonio's inheritance c. The Duke's wealth d. Shylock's inheritance

125. What news does Portia give Antonio at the end of the play?
a. He may work in Belmont b. He can take Shylock's wealth
c. The deed signed by Shylock belongs to him d. Three of his ships have arrived safely in the port

126. What fortuitous thing happens for Antonio at the end of the play?
a. Shylock dies b. He marries Portia c. His ships come in d. He becomes a duke

127. Who speaks these words and to whom? You have given me life and living.
a. Shylock to Duke b. Shylock to Portia c Antonio to Duke d. Antonio to Portia

128. Act V doesn't add much in terms of plot to the play. What do you think about it?
a. The last act is superfluous.
b. The last act ties all the loose threads together.
c. On the contrary, the final scene adds a lot to the plot.
d. The first four acts of the play are tense; hence, it needed a lighter concluding act.

129. What does Gratiano say at the very end of the play?
a. That he will always keep Nerissa's ring safe. b. That he will remain Bassanio's friend till the end.
c. That life is short. d. That he will remain eternally grateful to Portia.

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130. Which of the following traits cannot be associated with Shylock in the play?
a. Blood- Thirsty b. Vindictive c. Affectionate father d. Self-centred

131. Which of the following adjectives would you use for Portia?
(i) generous (ii) resourceful (iii) conceited (iv) transacting
a.. (i) and ( iv) b. (i) and (ii) c. (i) d.. (ii) and (v)

132. Portia saves Antonio from the clutches of Shylock. For this she uses a perfect blend of :
a. wit and intelligence b. money and knowledge c. righteousness and justice d. mercy and justice

133. What causes Shylock's downfall?

a. Tenour and meaning of the bond b. The non-repayment of the bond
c. The bond's cruelty and cunning d. Shylock's lack of wit

134. Choose a set of adjectives to describe Shylock

a. revengeful, virtuous and benevolent b. greedy, revengeful and anti-Christian
c. ill-used victim, helpful and justified d. cruel, noble and benevolent.

135. Which of the following best defines Bassanio?

a. spendthrift b. intellectual c. opportunist d. manipulative

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