The Merchant of Venice: Plot Summary (OCR GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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Why does Bassanio need money?
Why does Bassanio need money?
To pursue Portia, a wealthy heiress
Who is Portia?
Who is Portia?
A wealthy heiress
What is Antonio's relationship to Bassanio?
What is Antonio's relationship to Bassanio?
He is Bassanio's friend
Who is Shylock?
Who is Shylock?
A Jewish moneylender
What is the dangerous condition of Shylock's loan to Antonio?
What is the dangerous condition of Shylock's loan to Antonio?
Shylock can take a pound of Antonio's flesh
What happens to Antonio's ships?
What happens to Antonio's ships?
They are lost at sea
What does Shylock demand when Antonio cannot repay the loan?
What does Shylock demand when Antonio cannot repay the loan?
His pound of flesh as agreed
How does Portia intervene in the case against Antonio?
How does Portia intervene in the case against Antonio?
She disguises herself as a lawyer
What is Portia's legal argument against Shylock?
What is Portia's legal argument against Shylock?
He can take flesh but cannot spill blood
Why can't Shylock proceed after Portia's argument?
Why can't Shylock proceed after Portia's argument?
Taking flesh without spilling blood is impossible
What is Shylock forced to do after losing the case?
What is Shylock forced to do after losing the case?
Convert to Christianity
What themes does the play encourage the audience to think about?
What themes does the play encourage the audience to think about?
Justice, mercy, and prejudice