The Merchant of Venice quiz and flashcards

How does Antonio offer to help Bassanio pursue Portia?

What does Antonio say about the cause of his sadness?

Why does Portia complain about her father's marriage test?

What penalty does Shylock attach to Antonio's failure to repay?

How does Bassanio respond to the dangerous loan terms?

What does Morocco ask Portia not to judge?

Whose service does Launcelet enter after leaving Shylock?

What does Bassanio ask Gratiano to do in Belmont?

To whom does Jessica send a secret letter through Launcelet?

What role does Lorenzo plan for Jessica in the masked parade?

What does Shylock order Jessica to do before he leaves for supper?

How is Jessica dressed when Lorenzo collects her?

Why is the planned masquerade canceled?

What does Morocco find in the gold chest?

What news raises fears about Antonio's finances?

Why does Arragon choose the silver chest?

Who brings Shylock news of Jessica's spending?

How does Shylock respond to reports of Antonio's losses?

Which chest does Bassanio choose?

What interrupts the happiness after Bassanio wins Portia?

Why does Antonio say the Duke cannot override the agreement?

Whom does Portia put in charge of her household?

Where does Portia send Balthazar for papers and clothes?

How does Jessica answer Launcelet's claim about her salvation?

What restriction prevents Shylock from taking Antonio's flesh safely?

What does Bassanio send to the disguised Portia after the trial?

Why does Portia send Nerissa to Shylock after the trial?

What does Nerissa decide to seek after Portia receives Bassanio's ring?

What good news does Antonio receive at Belmont?

What do Portia and Nerissa reveal about the legal officers?